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Asylum Abuse Reduction Act

USA116th CongressHR-4030| House 
| Updated: 8/28/2019
Kevin Hern

Kevin Hern

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (5)
Tom Cole (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Asylum Abuse Reduction Act This bill places restrictions on aliens seeking asylum and contains provisions related to immigration enforcement. Under this bill, an asylum seeker who arrives at a U.S. land port of entry without entry documents may not be admitted unless an asylum officer at a U.S. consulate or embassy has interviewed the alien in person and concluded that the alien (1) has been persecuted in the alien's country of origin due to race, religion, or other characteristics; or (2) would be tortured upon return to that country. (Currently, an alien arriving at a port of entry may apply for asylum, and an immigration officer there typically will give the alien a credible fear interview.) Furthermore, an alien who traveled through a third country to enter the United States through the southern border shall be ineligible for asylum unless (1) the alien has applied for and been denied asylum or protection in that third country, (2) the alien was a victim of severe human trafficking, or (3) the third country is not party to certain international agreements relating to refugees. The Department of Homeland Security shall establish an alternatives to detention pilot program available to aliens who (1) certify that they will comply with all immigration proceedings, (2) agree to only a single appeal of an immigration judge decision, and (3) sign a privacy waiver. Each federal judicial district shall appoint at least one magistrate judge to issue arrest warrants for individuals violating orders to depart, upon a showing of probable cause.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2292
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • July 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2292
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 116-2292: Asylum Abuse Reduction Act
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Asylum Abuse Reduction Act

USA116th CongressHR-4030| House 
| Updated: 8/28/2019
Asylum Abuse Reduction Act This bill places restrictions on aliens seeking asylum and contains provisions related to immigration enforcement. Under this bill, an asylum seeker who arrives at a U.S. land port of entry without entry documents may not be admitted unless an asylum officer at a U.S. consulate or embassy has interviewed the alien in person and concluded that the alien (1) has been persecuted in the alien's country of origin due to race, religion, or other characteristics; or (2) would be tortured upon return to that country. (Currently, an alien arriving at a port of entry may apply for asylum, and an immigration officer there typically will give the alien a credible fear interview.) Furthermore, an alien who traveled through a third country to enter the United States through the southern border shall be ineligible for asylum unless (1) the alien has applied for and been denied asylum or protection in that third country, (2) the alien was a victim of severe human trafficking, or (3) the third country is not party to certain international agreements relating to refugees. The Department of Homeland Security shall establish an alternatives to detention pilot program available to aliens who (1) certify that they will comply with all immigration proceedings, (2) agree to only a single appeal of an immigration judge decision, and (3) sign a privacy waiver. Each federal judicial district shall appoint at least one magistrate judge to issue arrest warrants for individuals violating orders to depart, upon a showing of probable cause.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2292
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • July 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2292
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Kevin Hern

Kevin Hern

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (5)
Tom Cole (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 116-2292: Asylum Abuse Reduction Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationCanadaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadImmigration status and proceduresJudgesLatin AmericaMexicoPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementRefugees, asylum, displaced personsVisas and passports