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New Latin American Migration Rules: Cooperation and Expedited Asylum Processing.

This act aims to streamline migration management from Latin American countries through negotiations with Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. It seeks to expedite asylum claims and repatriations of ineligible individuals, potentially impacting migration processes and border security.
Key points
The U.S. will negotiate with Latin American countries for Mexico to accept asylum seekers to the U.S. and process their claims within Mexico.
The act aims to accelerate the adjudication of asylum claims in the U.S. and expedite the removal of individuals who do not meet the criteria.
Financial aid to countries in the region will only be directed to programs proven to effectively reduce illegal migration.
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Print number: 118_HR_1690
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Process start date: 2023-03-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ORDER Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1690.

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 2023-03-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. will negotiate with Latin American countries for Mexico to accept asylum seekers to the U.S. and process their claims within Mexico.
  • The act aims to accelerate the adjudication of asylum claims in the U.S. and expedite the removal of individuals who do not meet the criteria.
  • Financial aid to countries in the region will only be directed to programs proven to effectively reduce illegal migration.
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. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 30.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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Migration Security