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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit return to a county of concern with an asylum application.

4/10/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8240

H.R. 8240, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 9, 2026, aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prevent individuals with asylum applications from being returned to countries deemed as areas of concern.

Current Status of Bill HR 8240

Bill HR 8240 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 9, 2026. Bill HR 8240 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 9, 2026.  Bill HR 8240's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8240

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
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8240

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8240

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit return to a county of concern with an asylum application.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit return to a county of concern with an asylum application.

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