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- H.R.2185
H.R.2185: Refugee Protection Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced June 15, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 25, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Refugee Protection Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) eliminate the one-year time limit for filing an asylum claim; and (2) permit, and set forth the requirements for, reopening a claim that was denied because of failure to file within one year. Revises the definition of terrorist activity for purposes of alien inadmissibility. Excludes activity committed under duress from such definition. Revises: (1) the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Budget
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
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| June 15, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) |