Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.1153
H.R.1153: Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 27, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 18, 2015
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
43 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the government from bearing any expense of counsel for any person in a removal or related appeal proceedings. Adds an additional requirement in order to establish a credible fear of persecution claim in an asylum interview. Limits humanitarian and public interest parole authority. Prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) from using...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2015 |
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 12.
|
| March 18, 2015 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
|
| March 4, 2015 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
|
| March 3, 2015 |
Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security Discharged.
|
| March 2, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
|
| Feb. 27, 2015 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
|
| Feb. 27, 2015 |
Referred to House Judiciary
|
| Feb. 27, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) |