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Mandatory Return for Migrants from Contiguous Territories

This bill changes rules for individuals arriving in the U.S. from neighboring countries. Instead of a discretionary return, it mandates that such individuals must be sent back to the territory they arrived from. This impacts border procedures and those seeking entry into the United States.
Key points
Individuals arriving from countries bordering the U.S. will be required to return to those territories.
This change affects border procedures and may impact the number of people allowed into the U.S.
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Print number: 117_HR_8382
Sponsor: Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-26]
Process start date: 2022-07-14