Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 10, 2019Immigration
H.R. 481
Asylum Protection Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 10, 2019)
Asylum Protection Act of 2019
This bill shortens the current deadline for an asylum application from one year to 30 days from the date an asylum seeker enters the United States, and requires an applicant who arrives at a designated port of entry to begin the asylum application at the time of arrival.
What just happenedMar 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19](R-FL)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 R
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- Introduced in HouseJan 10, 2019
- Mar 4, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House