GRACE Act

Sponsor: Edward J. Markey (Democratic-MA)December 17, 2025

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Guarantees at least 125,000 refugees would be admitted to the U.S. each year.

This bill would guarantee that at least 125,000 refugees are admitted to the United States each year. It would require the President to set this minimum goal, report publicly on admissions, and submit detailed reports to Congress on processing efficiency and security checks. This would bring more transparency and a consistent baseline to refugee admissions.

What Would Change

Today, the President determines the number of refugees admitted each year, with no minimum goal or required public reports. This bill would require the President to set a minimum annual goal of at least 125,000 refugees. It would also mandate quarterly public and congressional reports on admissions and processing details, bringing more transparency to the system.

Key Provisions

Requires the President to set a minimum annual goal of at least 125,000 refugees for admission to the U.S.
Sets a default of 125,000 refugee admissions if the President does not announce a goal before the start of the government's budget year.
Requires the President to consider global refugee resettlement needs identified by the United Nations when setting admission goals.
Requires the President to determine regional allocations for refugee admissions, including a reserve for urgent needs.
Requires the President to publish quarterly public reports on refugee admissions, showing progress toward goals.
Requires the President to submit detailed quarterly reports to Congress on refugee processing, including security checks and interview data.

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S 3535 · 119th Congress · December 17, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 5/10

GRACE Act

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