There could be some changes in this country's Refugee Resettlement Program.

President Donald Trump plans to lower the refugee cap to 30,000 people. That number would be the lowest since the program started in 1980.

Volunteers with organizations across the state that assist refugees say the change could have a negative affect on the area's economy.

Now, they're calling on Congressional representatives to step in.

"The Congress has to get a backbone and stand up to this administration and say that we've got to have the proper number of refugees for diplomatic, economic and humanitarian reasons. There's no excuse for what's happened here," said Beth Broadway, Interfaith Works President and CEO.

There are also concerns over the separation of families.

Refugee advocates say a large portion of their caseloads include re-uniting families, but a lower cap would change this. 

"This is unconscionable I think," said Shelly Callahan, Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees Executive Director. "When you look at the state of the world and refugees and the role that this country should play, there's an unprecedented number of refugees worldwide. People are really suffering and for us to pick this moment to step back from the table, to do less instead of more is...I think it's an enormous mistake." 

Groups also want neighbors to reach out to their elected officials and share their opinions.