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Notario Victim Relief Act

USA116th CongressHR-2289| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
Marc A. Veasey

Marc A. Veasey

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (18)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Notario Victim Relief Act This bill eliminates the time limit for an alien to file a motion to reopen removal proceedings where the alien's motion seeks relief based on allegations of certain misdeeds by a representative or a person claiming to be a representative, specifically (1) fraud; (2) negligence; (3) misrepresentation; or (4) extortion by, or attempted, promised, or actual practice of law without authorization on the part of, such representative. Currently, motions to reopen must be filed within 90 days of the entry of a final order of removal, with certain exceptions.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

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  • S 116-5055: Fairness for Immigrant Families Act
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Notario Victim Relief Act

USA116th CongressHR-2289| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
Notario Victim Relief Act This bill eliminates the time limit for an alien to file a motion to reopen removal proceedings where the alien's motion seeks relief based on allegations of certain misdeeds by a representative or a person claiming to be a representative, specifically (1) fraud; (2) negligence; (3) misrepresentation; or (4) extortion by, or attempted, promised, or actual practice of law without authorization on the part of, such representative. Currently, motions to reopen must be filed within 90 days of the entry of a final order of removal, with certain exceptions.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Marc A. Veasey

Marc A. Veasey

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (18)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 116-5055: Fairness for Immigrant Families Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesFraud offenses and financial crimesImmigration status and proceduresLawyers and legal services