HR 8240
SAFER Act of 2026
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:42 AM
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Bill overview
The SAFER Act of 2026 aims to strengthen protections for asylum seekers by prohibiting the U.S. government from granting asylum to individuals who return to a country deemed ‘country of concern’ where they previously applied for asylum. If someone is already granted asylum and later returns to that country, their asylum status could be terminated, and they could face deportation. The bill includes exceptions for national security purposes or legitimate changes in government within the country of concern. This legislation modifies existing immigration law to address potential fraud in the asylum process.
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