H.R.3881: Ensuring Mental Competence in Immigration Proceedings Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about immigration
  • Introduced Feb. 2, 2012
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 16, 2012

Bill Summary

Ensuring Mental Competence in Immigration Proceedings Act- Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize immigration judges to order a competency evaluation, terminate a proceeding, or appoint counsel when necessary for aliens with mental disabilities.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Feb. 2, 2012

Introduced in the House by Pete Stark (D-Calif.)

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