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Dear John,
The United States has long offered a safe haven to people fleeing war, violence and persecution.

Forty years ago, Congress passed landmark legislation, with nearly unanimous bipartisan support, creating a formal process for welcoming refugees based on humanitarian needs and U.S. interests. Since the establishment of the modern-day resettlement program, the annual admissions goal has averaged 95,000 refugees.

But, for the fourth year in a row, the Trump administration has slashed the number of refugees allowed in the U.S. In 2020, they've committed to resettling just 18,000 refugees—the lowest number in U.S. history.
 
 
In honor of World Refugee Day, it's up to us to stand up for refugees and uphold America's humanitarian legacy.

Join us in urging your Members of Congress to support the resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1980 Refugee Act. »
 
 
 
Prior to the current administration, U.S. presidents from both parties have consistently supported refugee resettlement. They understood how welcoming refugees aligns with American values, traditions and interests.

Right now, when there are more people uprooted by war and crisis than ever before, the Trump administration is not even on track to meet their historically low refugee admission goal.

This is also at a time when the contributions of refugees couldn't be clearer.

As the world faces the COVID-19 pandemic, refugees are on the front-lines across the U.S. and around the world. They are protecting and saving lives. They are essential workers: doctors, nurses and community health workers. They are food distributors, mask makers and volunteers.

In the battle against COVID-19 and beyond, refugees are essential to keeping communities safe, making society stronger and rebuilding our world.

In honor of World Refugee Day, let's stand up for refugees of every nationality, religion, gender and sexual orientation, and celebrate their contributions. And let's honor them by working to ensure the survival of America's lifesaving refugee admissions program.

Send a message now to your members of Congress and urge them to preserve the refugee resettlement program that Congress created forty years ago. »
 
 
 
 
In humanity,

Melinda Frimpong
Digital Advocacy Senior Officer
International Rescue Committee
 
 
 

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