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Disapproval of Asylum and Deportation Protection Rule Changes

This document rejects new rules regarding the assessment of asylum and deportation protection claims, which were introduced by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. This means these new rules will not take effect, and existing procedures will remain in force. For individuals seeking asylum or protection, this means no changes to how their cases are processed.
Key points
Congress disapproves new rules for assessing asylum and deportation protection claims.
The proposed Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security rules will not be enforced.
Asylum and deportation protection procedures remain unchanged from their prior state.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_82
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2022-04-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_82.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress disapproves new rules for assessing asylum and deportation protection claims.
  • The proposed Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security rules will not be enforced.
  • Asylum and deportation protection procedures remain unchanged from their prior state.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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