H.R. 1312: No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025


Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC-8)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: Feb. 13, 2025

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Feb. 13, 2025)

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No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025

This bill blocks asylum for any alien convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. The Secretary of DHS can exclude political offenses committed outside of the United States by regulation.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) (Feb. 13, 2025)

Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX-14) (Feb. 13, 2025)

Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL-1) (Feb. 13, 2025)

Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN-3) (Feb. 13, 2025)

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11) (Feb. 13, 2025)

Rep. Keith Self (R-TX-3) (Feb. 13, 2025)

Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-5) (Feb. 13, 2025)

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN-5) (Feb. 13, 2025)

Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX-26) (Feb. 25, 2025)

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