A Republican bill with 10 Republican cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025," proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act. It seeks to make any alien who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor ineligible for asylum. The bill defines felonies as crimes defined by a jurisdiction or those punishable by more than one year of imprisonment. It also defines misdemeanors as crimes defined by a jurisdiction or those not punishable by more than one year of imprisonment. Finally, it allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate certain political offenses committed outside the United States as exceptions.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill strengthens border and immigration control by limiting asylum eligibility for those with criminal records.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal authority over asylum eligibility based on criminal history.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill significantly restricts asylum eligibility for immigrants with any criminal record, including misdemeanors.
- Scored -7
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill restricts asylum access, which is a key pathway for many seeking legal status.
- Scored -5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill's restrictions on asylum may disproportionately affect Hispanic immigrant populations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Asylum Ineligibility for Convicted Individuals: The bill amends section 208(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to state that an alien is ineligible for asylum if they have been finally convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. This provision establishes specific criteria for who can no longer seek asylum based on criminal convictions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Broad Criminal Ineligibility: Under Section 2, an alien can be barred from asylum for a misdemeanor, which the bill defines as any crime defined as a misdemeanor by a relevant jurisdiction or any crime not punishable by more than one year of imprisonment. This means even minor offenses could result in the loss of asylum eligibility.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill significantly restricts asylum eligibility for immigrants with any criminal record, including misdemeanors. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill's restrictions on asylum may disproportionately affect Hispanic immigrant populations. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Asylum seekers often fall into lower economic brackets, and this bill limits their legal opportunities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal authority over asylum eligibility based on criminal history. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill limits asylum eligibility for individuals with even minor misdemeanor convictions, potentially affecting due process.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill strengthens border and immigration control by limiting asylum eligibility for those with criminal records. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill restricts asylum access, which is a key pathway for many seeking legal status.
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Nancy MaceRepublican · South Carolina
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
Marlin StutzmanRepublican · Indiana
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas