House Bill 2289
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Notario Victim Relief Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 10, 2019
Origin Chamber
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Type
Bill
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Bill Number
2289
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.
Marc Veasey
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Notario Victim Relief Act
This bill eliminates the time limit for an alien to file a motion to reopen removal proceedings where the alien's motion seeks relief based on allegations of certain misdeeds by a representative or a person claiming to be a representative, specifically (1) fraud; (2) negligence; (3) misrepresentation; or (4) extortion by, or attempted, promised, or actual practice of law without authorization on the part of, such representative.
Currently, motions to reopen must be filed within 90 days of the entry of a final order of removal, with certain exceptions.
April 10, 2019
05/15/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
04/10/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/10/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:47:20 PM