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House Calls for Faster Immigration Processing

This House of Representatives resolution highlights significant delays in processing immigration applications by the USCIS agency. It states these delays harm families, businesses, and people seeking safety, and calls on the agency to fix the problems and speed things up without adding new fees.
Key points
Immigration application processing times have significantly increased, causing a large backlog.
These delays create difficulties for families waiting to be together and businesses needing workers.
People seeking protection, like asylum seekers, are put at risk by slow processing.
The resolution urges the government agency (USCIS) to improve its procedures to reduce delays and ensure fair decisions.
It specifically asks that fixing delays not result in higher fees for applicants.
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Print number: 117_HRES_575
Sponsor: Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-31]
Process start date: 2021-07-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting an efficient legal immigration system and reducing case processing delays.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_575.

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 2021-07-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immigration application processing times have significantly increased, causing a large backlog.
  • These delays create difficulties for families waiting to be together and businesses needing workers.
  • People seeking protection, like asylum seekers, are put at risk by slow processing.
  • The resolution urges the government agency (USCIS) to improve its procedures to reduce delays and ensure fair decisions.
  • It specifically asks that fixing delays not result in higher fees for applicants.
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. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-31].

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.

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Migration