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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform asylum procedures related to the filing of frivolous applications, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-3857| House 
| Updated: 8/12/2019
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to include with each asylum application a written warning notifying the applicant of the consequences of filing a frivolous application. The bill defines a frivolous application as one that (1) is so insufficient that it is clear that it was filed to delay removal from the United States or obtain some other immigration-related benefit, or (2) contains material facts that are knowingly fabricated.
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Timeline
Jul 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • July 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 19, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-574: Equal Protection of Unaccompanied Minors Act
  • HR 116-586: Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act
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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform asylum procedures related to the filing of frivolous applications, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-3857| House 
| Updated: 8/12/2019
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to include with each asylum application a written warning notifying the applicant of the consequences of filing a frivolous application. The bill defines a frivolous application as one that (1) is so insufficient that it is clear that it was filed to delay removal from the United States or obtain some other immigration-related benefit, or (2) contains material facts that are knowingly fabricated.
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Timeline
Jul 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • July 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 19, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-574: Equal Protection of Unaccompanied Minors Act
  • HR 116-586: Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresLawyers and legal servicesRefugees, asylum, displaced persons