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H.R. 47 (108th)

Restoration of Fairness in Immigration Act of 2003

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Introduced

7 January 2003

Last action

6 March 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Sponsors

Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32]

Subjects

Asylum, Immigration

Source updated

18 August 2025

Asylum · Immigration

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Summary

Restoration of Fairness in Immigration Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to due process in immigration proceedings, including due process in expedited removal proceedings, judicial review in immigration proceedings, and detention proceedings and detention alternatives. Directs the Attorney General to make periodic reports with respect to persons detained after September 11, 2001. Directs the Secretary of State to establish a Board of Visa Appeals. Revises provisions with respect to: (1) removal proceedings; (2) five-year bars to admission and other grounds for exclusion; (3) family reunification-related visas and grounds of admissibility; (4) voluntary departure; (5) public charge determinations and affidavits of support; (6) asylum and refugee proceedings; (7) asset forfeiture; (8) parole authority; and (9) State personnel performing immigration functions. Directs the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service to establish an Office of Border Patrol Recruitment and Retention.

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Timeline

  1. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E32-33)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 6 March 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

    Source: Committee

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