119th Congress
H.R. 1312
No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Mark Harris(R-NC)
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2025
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Committees
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (10)
Original cosponsors (8)
- Andrew Ogles (R-TN)
- Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
- Barry Moore (R-AL)
- Chuck Edwards (R-NC)
- Keith Self (R-TX)
- Marlin A. Stutzman (R-IN)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
- Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX)
Added later (2)
- Brandon Gill (R-TX) · Feb 25, 2025
- Josh Brecheen (R-OK) · Nov 19, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025
This bill bars an individual who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor from receiving asylum, with limited exceptions. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security may designate political offenses committed outside of the United States that shall not be considered a crime for this purpose.
Currently, an individual shall be barred from receiving asylum for only certain types of criminal convictions, such as if the individual is convicted for (1) an aggravated felony, or (2) a particularly serious crime and as a result deemed a danger to the United States.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 13, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. - Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House