Deny asylum eligibility to individuals who have been convicted of certain criminal offenses.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025?
The No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025 is currently H.R. 1312 and has remained in the House Committee on the Judiciary since February 12, 2025. The House committee members must act next to move the bill forward, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee vote. History shows that committee inaction is the standard way most legislation ends without ever reaching the floor.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025 (H.R. 1312 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since February 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 921 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 921 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Mark Harris (R-NC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.