H.R. 698

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permanently bar aliens who are ordered removed after failing to appear at a removal proceeding, absent exceptional circumstances, from becoming permanent residents of the United States.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 23, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Rouzer · Committee: Committee on the Judiciary

SEC. 1. Short title
SEC. 2. Permanent ineligibility for adjustment of status after failure to appear at removal proceeding

SEC. 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the "Asylum Accountability Act".

SEC. 2. Permanent ineligibility for adjustment of status after failure to appear at removal proceeding

Section 240(b)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(7)) is amended by striking .

H.R. 698

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 23, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Rouzer · Committee: Committee on the Judiciary

SEC. 1. Short title
SEC. 2. Permanent ineligibility for adjustment of status after failure to appear at removal proceeding

SEC. 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the "Asylum Accountability Act".

SEC. 2. Permanent ineligibility for adjustment of status after failure to appear at removal proceeding

Section 240(b)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(7)) is amended by striking .

H.R. 698

Table of contents

SEC. 1. Short title

SEC. 2. Permanent ineligibility for adjustment of status after failure to appear at removal proceeding

H.R. 698

Table of contents

SEC. 1. Short title

SEC. 2. Permanent ineligibility for adjustment of status after failure to appear at removal proceeding