House Bill 4850
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Asylum Protection Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 19, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4850
Congress
115
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
Asylum Protection Act of 2018
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) replace the current deadline for an asylum application from 1 year to 30 days from the date an asylum seeker enters the United States, and (2) require an applicant who arrives at a designated port of entry to begin the asylum application at the time of arrival.
January 19, 2018
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01/24/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
01/19/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/19/2018
Introduced in House
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