Back to Member Accountability

H.R. 85: To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the United States district court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over actions arising under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.


Andy Biggs

Quick Facts

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-5)

Congress: 118th

Date Introduced: January 9, 2023

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (January 9, 2023)

Bill Summary

This bill grants exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia over (1) cases arising under immigration laws, or (2) claims by foreign nationals challenging an order of removal or another action authorized under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Bill Cosponsors (0)

This bill has no cosponsors.