RULES Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill 119 HR 871, also known as the Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2021, aims to make changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act in order to adjust the criteria for individuals seeking asylum in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 5, 2021.

One of the key provisions of the bill is to establish a new standard for asylum eligibility based on the concept of "reasonable fear." This means that individuals seeking asylum must demonstrate a credible fear of persecution or harm in their home country that is objectively reasonable. This standard is intended to ensure that asylum is granted to those who truly need protection and are at risk of serious harm if forced to return to their home country.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to expedite the asylum process by requiring asylum seekers to file their applications within 30 days of entering the United States. It also aims to reduce the backlog of asylum cases by streamlining the asylum review process and implementing stricter guidelines for asylum officers. Furthermore, the bill includes measures to strengthen border security by increasing funding for border enforcement and implementing new technologies to monitor and secure the border. It also includes provisions to crack down on human trafficking and smuggling operations that exploit vulnerable individuals seeking asylum. Overall, Bill 119 HR 871 seeks to reform the asylum system in the United States in order to ensure that asylum is granted to those who are truly in need of protection while also strengthening border security and addressing issues related to human trafficking and smuggling.