Cotton Introduces Bill to Enforce Stricter Asylum Standards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Patrick McCann(202) 224-2353December 16, 2025
Cotton Introduces Bill to Enforce Stricter Asylum Standards
Washington, DC— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to close loopholes in the current asylum process. The Asylum Reform & Loophole Closure Act will enforce stricter standards for asylum seekers entering the United States, including making illegal migrants permanently ineligible for asylum and enforcing the one-year filing deadline.
“Too often asylum seekers are abusing our process by staying here indefinitely draining Arkansas taxpayer’s dollars. My bill will enforce stricter standards by closing loopholes that are frequently exploited,”said Senator Cotton.
Text of the bill can be foundhere.
The Asylum Reform & Loophole Closure Act would:
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