Border and Refugee Assistance Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 18, 2019)
Border and Refugee Assistance Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State to work to expand in-country refugee application processing centers in the Northern Triangle countries (typically defined as Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador). It also states that victims of domestic violence and gangs are eligible for refugee protections.
What just happenedMay 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 18, 2019
- May 15, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Apr 18, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 18, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 18, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House