Greetings,
  Very important legislation has been introduced into congress to support the Afghanis arriving here.  They were not eligible for the “standard” refugee process because it takes a 2+ year time frame. 

 From the Immigrant Refugee Resource Center in Lansing.  The Welcome Act is legislation that will provide crucial assistance to Afghanis who supported the American government/military during the 20 years we were there.

The Welcome Act has now been introduced by Representatives Molten and Bacon. As you might remember, passage of this Act would grant far more assistance to Afghan Arrivals than is now the case for many. Please consider advocating for this very important Act. Its passage would be pivotal in helping us meet the needs of new arrivals.

Welcome Act Update: Read more here.

Information from Senator Molten’s House Page

Human Rights First Press Release

Advocacy:

US House
To contact Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin’s Office please call her D.C. office at (202) 225-4872 or her Lansing office at (517) 993-0510. You can also email but calling is preferred (note: you will have to enter your zip code to be taken to an email option).

Please also consider calling other Michigan Representatives as well:

Walberg: (202) 225-6276  Website  

Meijer:  202-225-3831  Website

Upton: 269-385-0038 Website

US Senate

To contact Senator Gary Peters please call 313-226-6020 for constituent services assistance

To contact Senator Debbie Stabenaw please call 202-224-4822 or one of her local offices located on this page

Nationwide
In addition to contacting our Michigan elected officials, please considering contacting those who are on the fence regarding this Act. Refugees are resettled nationwide and with that, just about every state is impacted by what is to come.

A special thank you to the Office of Global Michigan and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin’s office for assistance in both learning about the Welcome Act, and its above messaging to you.