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- H.R.1365
H.R.1365: Refugee Protection Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced March 21, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 15, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Refugee Protection Act of 2013 - 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
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| April 9, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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| March 21, 2013 |
Referred to House Budget
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| March 21, 2013 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| March 21, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| March 21, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) |