H.R.481: Asylum Protection Act of 2019

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Bill Summary

Asylum Protection Act of 2019 This bill shortens the current deadline for an asylum application from one year to 30 days from the date an asylum seeker enters the United States, and requires an applicant who arrives at a designated port of entry to begin the asylum application at the time of arrival.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
March 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jan. 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 10, 2019

Introduced in the House by Francis Rooney (R-Fla.)

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