Bills · S 3535
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3535Immigration
GRACE Act
INTRO DEC 17· LAST ACTION DEC 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly impacts the U.S. role in responding to global humanitarian crises and how many vulnerable people seeking refuge can find safety in America. By setting a minimum annual number of refugee admissions, it aims to create more stability and predictability in the refugee program, ensuring that the U.S. remains a consistent haven for those fleeing persecution, regardless of fluctuating political priorities. If this bill becomes law, it would prevent the number of admitted refugees from falling below a certain level and provide new avenues for community involvement in resettlement.
If it doesn't become law, the number of refugees admitted each year would continue to be set annually by the President without a floor, potentially leading to lower admission numbers and less transparency in the process. It also matters because it addresses calls for greater accountability and public understanding of the refugee system by mandating regular reports on progress and challenges, allowing citizens to better track how the government is managing these programs.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the President to set an annual refugee admission goal of not fewer than 125,000 individuals.
This provision establishes a guaranteed minimum number of refugees the U.S. must aim to admit each year.
PROVISION 02
If the President does not set an annual refugee admission goal, the number defaults to 125,000.
This ensures a baseline number of admissions even in the absence of a presidential determination, preventing a potential zero or very low number.
PROVISION 03
Creates a new pathway for refugees to be admitted through community or private sponsorship.
This allows private citizens and groups to directly support and resettle refugees, expanding the capacity for admissions.
PROVISION 04
Requires the President to consider global resettlement needs from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees when setting goals and regional allocations.
This connects U.S. refugee policy more directly to international assessments of humanitarian need.
PROVISION 05
Mandates quarterly public reports on the number of refugees admitted and detailed reports to Congress on processing metrics.
This significantly increases transparency and accountability for the refugee admissions program.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 17
Introduced in Senate
DEC 17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3535
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 17, 2025
Last actionDec 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025
Senate BillS 3535Immigration
GRACE Act
INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 17, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
18
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