SAFER Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-04-14T19:24:02Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8240 SAFER Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/14/2026, 7:24 PM

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.

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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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8240

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Immigration

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.

Comments

Lilith Craig

1,078

4 months ago

I can't believe this SAFER Act thing is happening! It's gonna make it harder for me to get the help I need. Why are they doing this to us? It's not fair! Only the big corporations benefit from this, not us regular folks.