HB 1491
House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 7, 2025
An Act Modernizing the Bureau of Immigration by Defining Its Powers and Functions, Further Professionalizing Its Organization, Upgrading the Compensation and Benefits of Its Officials and Employees, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
In plain language
The bill would replace the 1940 immigration law, put the Bureau under the Justice Department, create a new governing board, give the Commissioner more powers (including issuing mission orders for deportation), set up new divisions (like ICT), create a trust fund funded by 30 % of fees, and require all foreigners to register within 60 days.
Government AdministrationPublic Order and SafetyHuman Rights
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