Lady Liberty Act of 2025
Lady Liberty Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Lady Liberty Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would establish a minimum floor of 125,000 refugees allowed to enter the United States each fiscal year, starting in 2027. Currently, the President has the authority to set the refugee admission cap each year without a congressional requirement. If passed, this bill would limit presidential power by preventing the cap from going below 125,000, though the President could still set it higher if desired. **Who it affects:** The bill would impact refugees seeking entry to the U.S., immigration agencies that process refugee applications, and the executive branch's ability to control immigration policy.
It also represents a shift in congressional power, taking away some of the President's unilateral authority over refugee admissions. **Current status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No action has been taken on it as of now.
CRS Official Summary
Lady Liberty Act of 2025 This bill sets a floor of 125,000 for the maximum number of refugees who may be admitted into the United States each fiscal year beginning in FY2027. Under current law, the President sets the annual cap on refugee admissions at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Latest Action
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.