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S.3241: Refugee Protection Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced July 14, 2016
- Latest Major Action July 14, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Refugee Protection Act of 2016 This bill amends the Immigration and Naturalization Act to eliminate the one-year time limit for filing an asylum claim. The bill revises: (1) the definition of "refugee," and (2) the criteria for granting asylum. The bill makes certain currently required detention provisions regarding arriving aliens who request asylum discretionary. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall: (1) establish a secure...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 14, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5167-5168)
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July 14, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |