House Bill 6527
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Funding Attorneys for Indigent Removal (FAIR) Proceedings Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 25, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6527
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
Funding Attorneys for Indigent Removal (FAIR) Proceedings Act
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the appointment of counsel, at government expense, for aliens in immigration proceedings and to automatically provide to such aliens a complete copy of the their immigration file in the possession of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS must also facilitate access to counsel and legal orientation programs for all aliens in DHS detention facilities.
The bill also establishes the Immigration Counsel Account to collect fees for providing access to counsel when required or authorized by this bill.
July 25, 2018
10/01/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
07/25/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/25/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:57 PM