Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 19, 2018Immigration
H.R. 4850
Asylum Protection Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 19, 2018)
Asylum Protection Act of 2018
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) replace the current deadline for an asylum application from 1 year to 30 days from the date an asylum seeker enters the United States, and (2) require an applicant who arrives at a designated port of entry to begin the asylum application at the time of arrival.
What just happenedJan 24, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19](R-FL)Sponsor
11 cosponsors11 R
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- Introduced in HouseJan 19, 2018
- Jan 24, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Jan 19, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 19, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 19, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House