HR 1312 · 119th Congress · Immigration

No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-02-13· Sponsored by Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]· House

Bill Progress

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.(2025-02-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (10)

10 Republicans