House Bill 590
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Freedom of Religion Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
590
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Freedom of Religion Act of 2019
This bill establishes that an alien may not be denied entry, reentry, or admission to the United States, or any other immigration benefit, because of the alien's religion or lack of religious beliefs.
This bill shall not affect the authority of various government agencies or immigration officers to determine whether a particular individual may pose a threat to national security.
January 16, 2019
02/25/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
01/16/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/16/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:17:31 PM