Bills · HR 190
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 190Immigration
SEND THEM BACK Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it significantly changes the process for handling certain non-citizens seeking refuge in the U.S. If it becomes law, it would bypass established procedures for asylum claims for a large group of people who entered the country after a specific date. This could lead to a rapid increase in deportations, as individuals expressing a fear of returning home would no longer be guaranteed a more detailed review of their case.
This bill directly addresses ongoing debates about border security, immigration enforcement, and the legal rights of asylum seekers. If it doesn't become law, the current processes for expedited removal and asylum claims, which generally allow individuals to express a fear of persecution and receive an initial screening, would remain in place. The bill represents a shift in policy that prioritizes rapid removal over individual asylum claim assessments for those who entered after the specified date.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Subjects individuals who entered the U.S. illegally on or after January 20, 2021, to expedited removal.
This provision dramatically expands the use of quick deportations for a specific group of individuals.
PROVISION 02
Allows for expedited removal even if the individual indicates an intention to apply for asylum or expresses a fear of persecution.
This changes a fundamental aspect of asylum law, potentially removing a key protection for individuals seeking refuge.
PROVISION 03
Exempts any non-citizen currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces as of January 1, 2025, from these new expedited removal rules.
This provides a specific carve-out for military members, recognizing their service.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
50
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DEM 0 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 190
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 190Immigration
SEND THEM BACK Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
5
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