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Permanent bar on residency for failure to appear at removal proceedings.

The proposed 'Asylum Accountability Act' seeks to permanently disqualify individuals from becoming permanent residents if they are ordered removed after failing to appear at their deportation hearing without exceptional circumstances. Currently, this bar lasts for 10 years. This change significantly tightens immigration procedures and increases the consequences for non-attendance at court hearings.
Key points
Permanent Ineligibility: Individuals who fail to appear at a removal proceeding and are subsequently ordered removed will be permanently barred from adjusting their status to permanent resident, replacing the current 10-year bar.
Exceptional Circumstances: The permanent bar will not apply if the failure to appear was due to exceptional circumstances.
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Print number: 118_HR_3591
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Process start date: 2023-05-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Asylum Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3591.

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 2023-05-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Permanent Ineligibility: Individuals who fail to appear at a removal proceeding and are subsequently ordered removed will be permanently barred from adjusting their status to permanent resident, replacing the current 10-year bar.
  • Exceptional Circumstances: The permanent bar will not apply if the failure to appear was due to exceptional circumstances.
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. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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