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- H.R.6222
H.R.6222: Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 9, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Dec. 9, 2021
Bill Summary
Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2021 This bill establishes that certain acts of immigration-related fraud shall be punished by fines, imprisonment, or both. The bill provides for such punishment for a person who knowingly or recklessly executes a scheme or artifice in a matter arising under immigration law to (1) defraud any person; or (2) obtain anything of value from any person through false pretenses, representations,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Dec. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Dec. 9, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Foster (D-Ill.) |