Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 18, 2021Immigration
H.R. 1121
Empowering Immigration Courts Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 18, 2021)
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 happenedApr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8](R-WI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 18, 2021
- Apr 28, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Feb 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House