A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Stopping Asylum Fraudsters Enforcement and Removal Act of 2026" (or "SAFER Act of 2026") amends the Immigration and Nationality Act. It prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General from granting asylum to an alien who has returned to a country of concern. Additionally, any alien already granted asylum who returns to a country of concern faces the termination of that asylum, denaturalization, and potential deportation. These rules can be waived if the President certifies travel for national security or the Secretary of State certifies a legitimate transfer of power in that country. A country of concern is defined as the alien's country of nationality or their last habitual residence for which they applied for asylum.
Yes
- Scored +4
Does this tighten control of the border?
Increases enforcement by targeting asylum fraud and facilitating the removal of ineligible aliens.
- Scored +2
Does this give the federal government more power?
Grants the Secretary of Homeland Security and Attorney General broader authority to terminate asylum and denaturalize aliens.
The opposite
- Scored -8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
Significantly restricts asylum eligibility and risks the legal status of those who travel back to their home countries.
- Scored -7
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
Restricts asylum grants and allows for denaturalization of individuals who return to their countries of concern.
- Scored -4
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
Increases the likelihood of rapid asylum termination and denaturalization upon travel.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prevention of Asylum Fraud: By prohibiting asylum for those who return to a country of concern, the bill aims to stop fraud in the asylum process (Section 2(f)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Legal Status: Individuals who have already been granted asylum can have that grant terminated and face denaturalization if they return to a country of concern (Section 2(f)(2)).
- Deportation Risks: People who return to a country of concern are subject to grounds of inadmissibility or deportability under sections 212(a) and 237(a) (Section 2(f)(2)).
- Strict Limitations on Asylum Access: Aliens who have returned to their country of nationality or last habitual residence are barred from being granted asylum (Section 2(f)(1) and Section 2(f)(4)).
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? — Significantly restricts asylum eligibility and risks the legal status of those who travel back to their home countries.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — Increases enforcement by targeting asylum fraud and facilitating the removal of ineligible aliens. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — Restricts asylum grants and allows for denaturalization of individuals who return to their countries of concern.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Grants the Secretary of Homeland Security and Attorney General broader authority to terminate asylum and denaturalize aliens. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — Increases the likelihood of rapid asylum termination and denaturalization upon travel.
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas