Protecting Asylum Integrity Act
Sen. Scott Introduces Bill Requiring $100 Fee for Asylum Seekers to Get Initial Interviews
The Protecting Asylum Integrity Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary Committee for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is waiting for the committee to decide on its next steps.
Legislative Progress
This bill is sponsored by a Republican in a likely divided Senate, and charging fees for asylum seekers is a highly controversial topic that usually lacks bipartisan support.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Many people who arrive at the U.S. border without documents and seek asylum would be required to pay at least $100 before they could even get their initial credible fear interview. Since many asylum seekers flee with very little money, this fee could block access to the asylum process for those who cannot afford it, effectively denying them the chance to make their case for protection.
“Such fee shall be collected before such interview is conducted.”
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting Asylum Integrity Act
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