Bill · S. 200· Senate(119-S-200)
RULES Act
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 1/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Bernie Moreno
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Refugees Using Legal Entry Safely Act" or "RULES Act," seeks to change the Immigration and Nationality Act. It focuses on modifying the eligibility requirements for asylum. Specifically, it addresses how individuals may apply for asylum at ports of entry. The bill also changes how the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General handle certain cases. Finally, it modifies rules regarding individuals who enter without inspection or remain past their authorized stay.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill tightens control over asylum processes at ports of entry by prohibiting parole or release of applicants.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security alongside the Attorney General regarding asylum matters.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill negatively impacts immigrants by prohibiting parole or release for those applying for asylum at ports of entry.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-6
The bill limits asylum eligibility for those apprehended after entering without inspection or overstaying, which restricts paths to legal status.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The bill's restrictions on asylum and parole may disproportionately impact Hispanic immigrant populations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Clarification of Authority: The bill updates the text to include the Secretary of Homeland Security alongside the Attorney General, which clarifies who holds authority as applicable (Section 2, paragraph 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restriction on Release: An alien applying for asylum at a port of entry may not be paroled or released into the United States (Section 2, paragraph 1, subparagraph B).
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Limitation of Asylum Application Scope: The provision stating that asylum applications at a port of entry do not apply to those apprehended for entering without inspection or staying beyond authorized time may impact certain groups (Section 2, paragraph 2, subparagraph D).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-7Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Low Income Households-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-6
- 1/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Mike LeeRepublican · Utah