House
May 15, 2019

Border and Refugee Assistance Act of 2019

Summary

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Border and Refugee Assistance Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State to work to expand in-country refugee application processing centers in the Northern Triangle countries (typically defined as Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador). It also states that victims of domestic violence and gangs are eligible for refugee protections.

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Introduced(4/18/19)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

FV

Mr. Vela

(D) TX – 34

Cosponsors (2)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

May 15, 2019