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S. 1348 (103rd)

Asylum Reform and Alien Smuggling Control Act of 1993

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 August 1993

Last action

16 August 1993 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV]

Subjects

Asylum, Immigration

Source updated

10 August 2026

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Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Fraudulent Asylum Applications and Alien Smuggling and Fraud Title II: Asylum Title III: Border Patrol and Asylum Officer Positions Asylum Reform and Alien Smuggling Control Act of 1993 - Title I: Fraudulent Asylum Applications and Alien Smuggling and Fraud - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide expedited exclusion procedures for aliens who arrive without proper documentation or who are determined by a special asylum officer not to have a proper claim of asylum (based upon a credible fear of persecution). Increases penalties for certain alien smuggling offenses. Extends penalties to persons who contract to bring in illegal labor. Treats smuggling as an aggravated felony. Creates a separate offense and penalty for an alien smuggler who seriously injures or jeopardizes the life of an alien. Title II: Asylum - Revises asylum procedures. Sets forth mandatory and discretionary conditions for granting asylum. Establishes new application deadlines. States that asylum applications shall be determined by specially trained asylum officers. Terminates an alien's claim for failure to appear at the application hearing. Title III: Border Patrol and Asylum Officer Positions - Increases the number of Border Patrol and asylum officer positions. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 3 August 1993

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 August 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10240-10241)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 August 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 August 1993

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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