Bill Detail
H.R. 1312
Congress: 119
Title
No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025
Summary
No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025 This bill bars an individual who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor from receiving asylum, with limited exceptions. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security may designate political offenses committed outside of the United States that shall not be considered a crime for this purpose. Currently, an individual shall be barred from receiving asylum for only certain types of criminal convictions, such as if the individual is convicted for (1) an aggravated felony, or (2) a particularly serious crime and as a result deemed a danger to the United States.
Sponsor
Rep. Mark Harris [R-NC-8]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Status as of Jun 19, 9:30 AM · synced 10d ago
Introduced
2025-02-13
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Bill Engagement
No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025 This bill bars an individual who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor from receiving asylum, with limited exceptions.