HB5838: SAFER Act Strengthening Authorities For Expedited Removal Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To improve immigration adjudicatory capacity, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The SAFER Act, introduced by a bipartisan group of representatives, aims to improve how immigration cases are processed and decided. The bill focuses on expanding the government's capacity to handle immigration hearings and removals (deportations). Expedited removal refers to a faster process for deporting certain immigrants without a full hearing. The bill is currently in the introductory stage and has not yet been assigned to a for formal review.
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HB5838: SAFER Act Strengthening Authorities For Expedited Removal Act
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Sponsors
Ernest Gonzales
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (11)
Juan Ciscomani
Michael McCaul
Nicole Malliotakis
Michael Lawler
James Moylan