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S.1202: 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 June 20, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (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)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| June 15, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |