HOUSE 481116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Asylum Protection Act of 2019

Last Action: 3/4/2019

Actions

2019-03-04Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
2019-01-10Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2019-01-10Introduced in House
2019-01-10Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-10 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (3)

Mo Brooks (R-AL)
Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
Brian Babin (R-TX)

Subjects

Immigration status and procedures
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Read on Congress.gov

Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.