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Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-6222| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (14)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Grace Meng (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 2021 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2430
Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2019
Dec 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2430
    Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2019


  • December 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Immigration

Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-6222| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2021 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2430
Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2019
Dec 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2430
    Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2019


  • December 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (14)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Grace Meng (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