House Bill 2347
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Border and Refugee Assistance Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 18, 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
2347
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
Border and Refugee Assistance Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State to work to expand in-country refugee application processing centers in the Northern Triangle countries (typically defined as Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador). It also states that victims of domestic violence and gangs are eligible for refugee protections.
April 18, 2019
05/15/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
04/18/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/18/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 8:02:15 PM