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H.R.5708: Empowering Immigration Courts Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 29, 2020
- Latest Major Action Jan. 29, 2020
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 29, 2020
Bill Summary
Empowering Immigration Courts Act This bill authorizes immigration judges to impose a fine for contempt in accordance with the criminal code. Currently, the Department of Justice is authorized to prescribe regulations providing immigration judges with such authority, but has not done so.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 29, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 29, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) |