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Strengthening Border Control and Expediting Immigration Cases

This act aims to streamline immigration processes, especially during periods of increased migration, by changing asylum claim assessment rules and prioritizing deportation cases. It also plans to increase the number of immigration judges and support staff, which could affect the speed of processing cases for individuals seeking immigration status.
Key points
Changes to asylum claim criteria: Applicants will need to prove it is "more likely than not" that they qualify for asylum and their statements are true.
Prioritized deportation case processing: Cases of individuals apprehended during "irregular migration influx events" will be processed faster, with guaranteed access to legal counsel.
Increase in immigration judges: At least 150 additional immigration judges and staff are planned to be hired, aiming to reduce waiting times for decisions.
International negotiations: The Secretary of State will seek agreements with regional countries for cooperation on immigration enforcement and repatriation.
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Print number: 118_HR_5838
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]
Process start date: 2023-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAFER Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5838.

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 2023-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Changes to asylum claim criteria: Applicants will need to prove it is "more likely than not" that they qualify for asylum and their statements are true.
  • Prioritized deportation case processing: Cases of individuals apprehended during "irregular migration influx events" will be processed faster, with guaranteed access to legal counsel.
  • Increase in immigration judges: At least 150 additional immigration judges and staff are planned to be hired, aiming to reduce waiting times for decisions.
  • International negotiations: The Secretary of State will seek agreements with regional countries for cooperation on immigration enforcement and repatriation.
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. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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