0
0

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 85

This bill grants exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia over (1) cases arising under immigration laws, or (2) claims by foreign nationals challenging an order of removal or another action authorized under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted TextPDFFormatted XML

Current Status of Bill HR 85

Bill HR 85 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 85 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 85's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 85

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 85

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Potential Impact Areas

- District of Columbia
- Federal district courts
- Immigration status and procedures
- Jurisdiction and venue

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 85

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.
To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 85

Andy Biggs
Andy Biggs
ArizonaRepublican

Latest Bills

To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.
Bill HR 8364April 28, 2026
Clergy Act
Bill HR 227April 28, 2026
New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act
Bill HR 6431April 28, 2026
Ensuring Children Receive Support Act
Bill HR 6903April 28, 2026
Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act
Bill HR 2347April 28, 2026
SEED Act
Bill HR 5334April 28, 2026
Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act
Bill HR 5366April 28, 2026
Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act
Bill HR 6495April 28, 2026
IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act
Bill HR 7959April 28, 2026
Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act
Bill HR 7971April 28, 2026