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Updated Standards for Asylum (USA) Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-7452| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
John R. Carter

John R. Carter

Republican Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Updated Standards for Asylum (USA) Act of 2022 This bill modifies standards and requirements related to individuals seeking asylum. The bill amends the definition of credible fear of persecution to require that such fear can be established by statements that are more probable than not. The bill also imposes certain rules relating to credible fear interviews, including requirements for recordings and interpreters. If an alien is granted asylum because of fear of persecution in a country, the alien shall be deemed to have renounced asylum status by returning to that country, if there has been no change in the country's conditions. Any individual who knowingly and willfully makes materially false statements or uses fraudulent documents in asylum-related proceedings shall be fined or imprisoned up to 10 years, or both.
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Timeline
Apr 7, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • April 7, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 7, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


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

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1901: Stopping Border Surges Act
  • HR 117-759: Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2021
  • S 117-884: Stopping Border Surges Act
  • HR 117-6637: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act

Updated Standards for Asylum (USA) Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-7452| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Updated Standards for Asylum (USA) Act of 2022 This bill modifies standards and requirements related to individuals seeking asylum. The bill amends the definition of credible fear of persecution to require that such fear can be established by statements that are more probable than not. The bill also imposes certain rules relating to credible fear interviews, including requirements for recordings and interpreters. If an alien is granted asylum because of fear of persecution in a country, the alien shall be deemed to have renounced asylum status by returning to that country, if there has been no change in the country's conditions. Any individual who knowingly and willfully makes materially false statements or uses fraudulent documents in asylum-related proceedings shall be fined or imprisoned up to 10 years, or both.
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Timeline
Apr 7, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • April 7, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 7, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


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

John R. Carter

Republican Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1901: Stopping Border Surges Act
  • HR 117-759: Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2021
  • S 117-884: Stopping Border Surges Act
  • HR 117-6637: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted