H.R. 698: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permanently bar aliens who are ordered removed after failing to appear at a removal proceeding, absent exceptional circumstances, from becoming permanent residents of the United States.


Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC-7)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: Jan. 23, 2025

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan. 23, 2025)

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