Act on GRACE: Advocate for Refugee Resettlement

What is the GRACE Act?

The GRACE Act would protect and restore the U.S. refugee resettlement program by setting a minimum refugee admissions goal to 125,000 and increasing congressional oversight of the administration’s operations of the resettlement program.
The bill, H.R. 2237 was reintroduced on March 26, 2021 by Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). Read more here.
The GRACE Act stands for: Guaranteed Refugee Admissions Ceiling Enhancement Act

We are experiencing the worst refugee crisis in history. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that there are over 79.5 million forcibly displaced people, over 26 million of which are refugees and half of whom are children.
To be considered for resettlement, a refugee must receive a refugee status determination from the UNHCR and prove persecution based on race, nationality, religion, political opinion, or social group membership.
Fewer than 1% of the world’s refugees are ever resettled.
If a refugee is selected for resettlement in the United States, they undergo the most extensive security screening and vetting process of any traveler to come to the United States, including health screening.
Refugee resettlement is a strong bipartisan tradition that reflects American values. Presidents of both parties have used refugee admissions to support those who seek religious and political liberty and reject oppression.

Contact your legislators explaining why you believe we should welcome refugees into the United States. Here is where you can reach Senator Sinema, Senator Kelly, and your House Representative. Find out who your House Representative is here.
Check out the “sample letters” in the toolkit for inspiration on what to write.