HR 1312 119th Congress House In Committee

No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. · Feb 13, 2025

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Legislative 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]
Independent · NC
Cosponsors (10)
Rep. MaceRep. WeberRep. MooreRep. StutzmanRep. EdwardsRep. SelfRep. BiggsRep. OglesRep. GillRep. Brecheen

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