HJR28 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Connie C. Rowe
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Refugee Act, Congress urged to amend to improve vetting process of refugees entering the United States
Summary: Alabama urges the federal government to strengthen refugee vetting and give states more authority in the process, including the ability to reject refugees if vetting is incomplete.
What This Bill Does
The resolution asks Congress and the President to amend the Refugee Resettlement Act of 1980 and pass laws to require meaningful advance security and health screenings of refugees before they are resettled, plus follow-up monitoring. It also calls for greater state involvement in the resettlement process, both before arrival and after, and requests that states be empowered to reject refugees if the vetting is not adequately completed.

Who It Affects
United States Congress and the President — urged to amend federal law and pass legislation to strengthen vetting and involve states in resettlement.
States, including Alabama — would gain authority to reject refugees and participate more directly in the resettlement process.
Refugees and the general public — would be affected by stricter vetting and potential refugee rejection to enhance safety.

Key Provisions
Urges Congress and the President to amend the Refugee Resettlement Act of 1980 and pass federal legislation to mandate meaningful advance security and health screenings of refugees prior to resettlement, plus follow-up monitoring.
Calls for substantive involvement of the states in the refugee resettlement process, both before arrival and upon arrival.
Urges enactment of legislation authorizing and empowering the United States and its states to reject refugees if the vetting process is not adequately and completely conducted.
Requests that duly authenticated copies of the resolution be provided to key federal and state officials.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative