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S.645: Refugee Protection Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced March 21, 2013
- Latest Major Action March 21, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (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 |
|---|---|
| March 21, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2150-2158)
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| March 21, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |