HR 5708 · 116th Congress · Immigration

Empowering Immigration Courts Act

Introduced 2020-01-29· Sponsored by Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2020-01-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Empowering Immigration Courts Act This bill authorizes immigration judges to impose a fine for contempt in accordance with the criminal code. Currently, the Department of Justice is authorized to prescribe regulations providing immigration judges with such authority, but has not done so.…

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Republicans
Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]TX
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]SC
Rep. Wright, Ron [R-TX-6]TX
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]VA
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]TX