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S.1912: Access to Counsel Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced May 27, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 27, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 27, 2021
Bill Summary
Access to Counsel Act of 2021 This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, aliens in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees. The Department of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual subject to secondary or deferred inspection has a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 27, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 27, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3899-3900)
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May 27, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) |