S. 200: RULES Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-23 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-10 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-23):
Refugees Using Legal Entry Safely Act or RULES Act
This bill requires non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) applying for asylum to arrive and apply at a U.S. port of entry. Applicants are prohibited from being paroled into the U.S. pending approval of such application. Further, individuals apprehended in the U.S. without legal immigration status are ineligible for asylum. Applicants rejected for asylum are barred from applying for asylum in the future. Under current law, an applicant may reapply in changed or extraordinary circumstances.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mike Lee | R UT 2025-01-27 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 200 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 200?
S. 200 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: RULES Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 200 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).