Refugee Protection Act of 2022

Senate Bill 5353 - Refugee Protection Act of 2022: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 5353 Refugee Protection Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 1:04 PM

Congressional Summary of S 5353

Refugee Protection Act of 2022

This bill modifies provisions related to asylum seekers and addresses related issues.

For example, the bill (1) eliminates the statutory time limit for applying for asylum (currently one year after arriving in the United States), (2) establishes stateless protected status for individuals who are not considered a national by any country under that country’s law, and (3) requires the goal for refugee admissions for any given fiscal year to be no fewer than 125,000.

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Current Status of Bill S 5353

Bill S 5353 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 21, 2022. Bill S 5353 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 21, 2022. Bill S 5353's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of December 21, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5353

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5353

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5353

Refugee Protection Act of 2022

Domestic Refugee Resettlement Reform and Modernization Act of 2022

A bill to provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes.