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H.R. 3223 (103rd)

Asylum Abuse Prevention and System Improvements Act of 1993

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 October 1993

Last action

13 October 1993 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.

Sponsors

Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]

Subjects

Asylum, Immigration, Taxation

Source updated

26 August 2025

Asylum · Immigration · Taxation

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Summary

Asylum Abuse Prevention and System Improvements Act of 1993 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose criminal penalties upon any person who knowingly assists in fraudulent asylum applications for commercial advantage or private financial gain. Sets forth procedures for: (1) adjudicating political asylum claims; and (2) detention and release of asylum applicants. Directs the Attorney General to ensure that specified amounts are made available each fiscal year to the Central Asylum Office in the Executive Office of Immigration Review for adjudication implementation. Authorizes appropriations for additional Department of Justice asylum adjudication staff. Directs the Attorney General to report to certain congressional committees on the backlog in adjudicating asylum claims. Authorizes the Attorney General to use specified amounts from the Immigration Emergency Fund to manage large and sudden numbers of asylum applicants.

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Timeline

  1. 6 October 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 October 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2360-2361)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 October 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 October 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 13 October 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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