Bills · HR 6870
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6870Immigration
GRACE Act
INTRO DEC 18· LAST ACTION DEC 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it fundamentally shifts U.S. refugee policy from a discretionary annual cap to a guaranteed minimum number of admissions. If this bill becomes law, the U.S. would commit to accepting at least 125,000 refugees annually, regardless of the administration's priorities, which could significantly impact the country's humanitarian role on the global stage. This provides predictability for both refugees in need and for the organizations that help resettle them.
It also introduces a new private sponsorship model, allowing everyday Americans and community groups to directly engage in refugee resettlement, potentially increasing public involvement and shared responsibility. Furthermore, the increased transparency through quarterly public reports means voters would have more insight into the progress of refugee admissions and processing, allowing for greater accountability from the government. Without this bill, refugee admission numbers could continue to fluctuate widely year to year, potentially leaving more refugees without a safe haven and reducing the public's understanding of the process.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the President to set an annual refugee admission goal of at least 125,000 people. If no goal is set, 125,000 becomes the default.
This establishes a mandatory minimum for refugee admissions, ensuring a consistent baseline for humanitarian efforts.
PROVISION 02
Allows community groups and private sponsors to directly provide initial support and services for refugees, similar to government-funded agencies.
This creates a new pathway for private citizens and organizations to participate in refugee resettlement, potentially increasing capacity and community engagement.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the President consider the United Nations' global resettlement needs report when setting annual refugee numbers and regional allocations.
This links U.S. refugee policy more directly to international humanitarian assessments of global displacement needs.
PROVISION 04
Requires the President to submit quarterly public reports on the number of refugees admitted and progress towards the annual goal.
This increases transparency regarding refugee admissions, allowing the public and Congress to track progress and hold agencies accountable.
PROVISION 05
Requires quarterly reports to Congress detailing refugee processing, including security checks, interview schedules, and processing times.
This provides Congress with detailed operational insights into the efficiency and challenges of the refugee processing system.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
31
BILLS LED
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DEM 13 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 18
Introduced in House
DEC 18
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6870
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 18, 2025
Last actionDec 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025
House BillHR 6870Immigration
GRACE Act
INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 18, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
13
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