Case Backlog and Transparency Act of 2020

House Bill 5971 - Case Backlog and Transparency Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5971 Case Backlog and Transparency Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/13/2022, 1:00 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5971

Case Backlog and Transparency Act of 2020

This bill amends reporting requirements related to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) efforts to address the backlog in immigration applications.

DHS shall publish on its website and submit to Congress quarterly reports about the backlog. These reports shall include an annual report that contains information including (1) an analysis of factors contributing to the backlog, (2) a description of existing and planned policies to address the backlog, (3) state-by-state backlog data, and (4) approval and denial rates for each immigration benefit type.

The Government Accountability Office shall publish on its website and submit to Congress reports every two years assessing DHS efforts to address the backlog and to ensure fair and accurate adjudication of immigration benefit applications.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5971

Bill HR 5971 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2020. Bill HR 5971 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2020. Bill HR 5971's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of March 10, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5971

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5971

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Citizenship and naturalization

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Homeland Security

- Foreign labor

- Government information and archives

- Immigration status and procedures

- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

- User charges and fees

- Visas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5971

Case Backlog and Transparency Act of 2020

To amend the Immigration Services and Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2000 to provide for additional rules regarding processing of immigration applications, and for other purposes.

Case Backlog and Transparency Act of 2020