Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 29, 2020Immigration
H.R. 5708
Empowering Immigration Courts Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 29, 2020)
Empowering Immigration Courts Act
This bill authorizes immigration judges to impose a fine for contempt in accordance with the criminal code. Currently, the Department of Justice is authorized to prescribe regulations providing immigration judges with such authority, but has not done so.
What just happenedJan 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8](R-WI)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 R
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- Introduced in HouseJan 29, 2020
- Jan 29, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House