HR-3855 : Still Just a Bill


This bill requires an alien's "credible fear of persecution" to be more probable than not in order to be eligible for asylum. It also directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that the questions asked in expedited removal proceedings are done so in a uniform manner, and to record interviews in expedited removal and asylum proceedings.

If an asylum seeker needs an interpreter, DHS shall ensure that a competent interpreter is used who is not affiliated with the government of the country the alien is seeking asylum frrom.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-08-12CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.House committee actions
2019-07-19IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2019-07-19IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Debbie Lesko [R] (AZ-8)
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Policy Area :

Immigration
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Administrative remedies
  • Foreign language and bilingual programs
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
  • Sound recording
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