House Bill 5708
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Empowering Immigration Courts Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 29, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5708
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
Empowering Immigration Courts Act
This bill authorizes immigration judges to impose a fine for contempt in accordance with the criminal code. Currently, the Department of Justice is authorized to prescribe regulations providing immigration judges with such authority, but has not done so.
January 29, 2020
01/29/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/29/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:28:19 AM