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Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2430| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2019
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (41)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2019 This bill establishes that certain acts of immigration-related fraud shall be punished by fines, imprisonment, or both. The bill provides for such punishment for a person who knowingly or recklessly executes a scheme or artifice in a matter arising under immigration law to (1) defraud any person; or (2) obtain anything of value from any person through false pretenses, representations, or promises. A person who knowingly and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or accredited representative in any matter arising under immigration law shall be subject to such punishment. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may seek civil injunctions to stop an immigration service provider from further engaging in fraudulent conduct or willfully misrepresenting the provider's authority to provide representation in immigration matters. An alien who left the United States based on erroneous advice from a person engaged in immigration practitioner fraud or the unauthorized practice of law shall not be barred from reentering the country. An alien may withdraw an application for immigration benefits that was prepared or submitted by an individual engaging in immigration practitioner fraud or the unauthorized practice of law, if the alien had no prior knowledge of the individual's fraudulent or unauthorized status. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State, and DOJ shall develop procedures for allowing such an alien to submit corrected filings. DHS and DOJ shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide direct legal services to aliens.
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Timeline
May 1, 2019
Introduced in House
May 1, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • May 1, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • May 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresLawyers and legal services

Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2430| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2019
Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2019 This bill establishes that certain acts of immigration-related fraud shall be punished by fines, imprisonment, or both. The bill provides for such punishment for a person who knowingly or recklessly executes a scheme or artifice in a matter arising under immigration law to (1) defraud any person; or (2) obtain anything of value from any person through false pretenses, representations, or promises. A person who knowingly and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or accredited representative in any matter arising under immigration law shall be subject to such punishment. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may seek civil injunctions to stop an immigration service provider from further engaging in fraudulent conduct or willfully misrepresenting the provider's authority to provide representation in immigration matters. An alien who left the United States based on erroneous advice from a person engaged in immigration practitioner fraud or the unauthorized practice of law shall not be barred from reentering the country. An alien may withdraw an application for immigration benefits that was prepared or submitted by an individual engaging in immigration practitioner fraud or the unauthorized practice of law, if the alien had no prior knowledge of the individual's fraudulent or unauthorized status. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State, and DOJ shall develop procedures for allowing such an alien to submit corrected filings. DHS and DOJ shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide direct legal services to aliens.
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Timeline
May 1, 2019
Introduced in House
May 1, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • May 1, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • May 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (41)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresLawyers and legal services