HR 3881
112th Congress
House
Immigration
Administrative remedies
Department of Homeland Security
Immigration status and procedures
Lawyers and legal services
Mental health
Ensuring Mental Competence in Immigration Proceedings Act
Introduced: February 2, 2012
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 16, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Feb 2, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 2, 2012
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E118)
Feb 2, 2012
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Ensuring Mental Competence in Immigration Proceedings Act- Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize immigration judges to order a competency evaluation, terminate a proceeding, or appoint counsel when necessary for aliens with mental disabilities.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Committees of jurisdiction
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