No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025
119-HR-1312119th CongressIntroduced Feb 13, 2025Immigration
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8](R-NC-8)10 cosponsors
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.
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 13, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025Library of Congress