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HI HR202
Resolution
Status
3/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Chris Lee
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AI Summary
H.R. 202 Summary
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Urges U.S. Congress to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 and other federal immigration laws to classify climate-related migrants as refugees eligible for greater legal status and protection.
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Requests amendment of section 101(a)(42)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt climate-related migrants displaced by sea-level rise, desertification, or climate-exacerbated natural disasters from the requirement to prove persecution based on race, religion, nationality, group membership, or political opinion.
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Directs the U.S. Department of Justice to recognize the specific needs and circumstances of applicants from developing nations vulnerable to climate change when determining special humanitarian concerns.
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Calls for amendment of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Refugee Act of 1980, and Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 to provide climate-related migrants with refugee classification.
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Requires transmission of resolution to the President, Attorney General, Congressional leadership, and relevant federal immigration agencies.
Legislative Description
Urging The United States Congress To Reform And Amend The Immigration And Nationality Act Of 1965 And Other Relevant Federal Immigration Laws To Classify Climate-related Migrants As Refugees In Order To Receive Greater Legal Status And Protection.
Federal Immigration Laws
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) McDermott, Tupola, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
3/28/2018