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A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the eligibility requirements for asylum.
1/28/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 200
The bill proposes several key modifications to the current asylum system. One of the main changes is the establishment of a new standard for determining asylum eligibility, which would require applicants to demonstrate a credible fear of persecution or torture in their home country. This new standard aims to streamline the asylum process and ensure that only those truly in need of protection are granted asylum.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to strengthen border security measures, such as increasing funding for border enforcement and implementing new technologies to enhance surveillance and detection capabilities. These measures are intended to prevent illegal immigration and improve overall border security. Furthermore, the bill seeks to address the backlog of asylum cases by implementing reforms to the asylum application process, including the hiring of additional immigration judges and asylum officers to expedite the review of cases. This is aimed at reducing wait times for asylum seekers and ensuring that cases are processed in a timely manner. Overall, Bill 119 s 200 represents a comprehensive effort to reform the asylum system in the United States, with the goal of improving efficiency, security, and fairness in the processing of asylum claims.
Congressional Summary of S 200
Refugees Using Legal Entry Safely Act or RULES Act
This bill requires non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) applying for asylum to arrive and apply at a U.S. port of entry. Applicants are prohibited from being paroled into the U.S. pending approval of such application. Further, individuals apprehended in the U.S. without legal immigration status are ineligible for asylum. Applicants rejected for asylum are barred from applying for asylum in the future. Under current law, an applicant may reapply in changed or extraordinary circumstances.
Current Status of Bill S 200
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 200
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 200
Primary Policy Focus
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Comments

Dominic Herbert
10 months ago
This bill ain't right! It gonna make it harder for folks like me to get asylum. I don't like it one bit. #S200 #immigrationbill #asylumrights

Naomi Cheng
10 months ago
I am not in favor of this bill. I believe that it could have negative consequences for many individuals seeking asylum in the United States. It seems like it could make it even more difficult for those fleeing persecution and violence to find safety and protection. How will this bill impact those in need of asylum in the short term?

