Congress is considering devastating cuts to U.S. refugee programs. Join Jesuit Refugee Service/USA in urging the United States Senate to stop harmful funding rescissions and punitive immigration measures embedded in H.R. 1.

URGENT! Senate Moving Fast — Petition Deadline is June 30

The House has passed H.R. 1—the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—which includes proposals to:

• Rescind $1.3 billion from critical refugee assistance accounts, including:

  • $496 million from International Disaster Assistance (IDA)

  • $800 million from Migration and Refugee Assistance (MRA)

• Dramatically increase immigration application fees for asylum seekers and humanitarian cases

• Cut SNAP and public benefits for immigrants

• Direct $168 billion to immigration enforcement—even as unlawful border crossings hit near-record lows

These proposals directly threaten the U.S. refugee resettlement program, which has protected over 3 million people since 1980. They target vulnerable communities, undermine public-private humanitarian partnerships, and betray America’s values of compassion and leadership.

What You Can Do

By signing this petition, you’re calling on the U.S. Senate to:

• Reject rescission requests to IDA and MRA refugee accounts within the SFOPS appropriations bill

• Oppose harmful immigration provisions in H.R. 1, including funding surges for enforcement and cuts to food and public assistance

• Defend the rights and dignity of displaced people, immigrants, asylum seekers, and their families

The Senate will vote soon—Senate Majority Leader John Thune has set a July 4 deadline. We must act now.

Sign the Petition Today

Join thousands of advocates across the country in standing up for people forced to flee war, persecution, and climate-related displacement. Your voice matters, especially to your Senators.

📌 Deadline to sign: July 1, 2025
📨 We will deliver all signatories to key Senate leadership before the July 4 vote.