S 200
RULES Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:48 AM
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Bill overview
The Refugees Using Legal Entry Safely Act (RULES Act) changes how asylum seekers can apply for protection in the United States. It requires individuals seeking asylum to apply for it at a U.S. port of entry and prohibits them from being paroled into the country while their application is pending. The bill also bars individuals apprehended in the U.S. without proper status from seeking asylum and prevents those previously denied asylum from reapplying in the future. A key provision clarifies that individuals apprehended without inspection are ineligible for asylum.
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