What does Preamble of HR 3127 do?

This bill aims to establish the right to counsel at Government expense It applies to people facing removal who cannot afford counsel The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary The bill is intended to be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives

What does PUBLIC CHARGE. of HR 3127 do?

This section addresses public charge determinations Receiving appointed counsel under section 292 does not affect public charge status This applies to admissibility, removability, excludability, or deportability proceedings

What does DEFINITIONS. of HR 3127 do?

This section defines terms used in the title. It establishes meanings for 'Board', 'Director', and 'Office'. It also defines 'Immigration Public Defender Organization' and 'Local board'. These definitions are specific to the context of immigration representation. The definitions reference other sections for further context.

What does IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION ADVISORY BOARD. of HR 3127 do?

The Immigration Representation Advisory Board is established The Board consists of representatives from Immigration Public Defenders, Community Defender Organizations, and Panel Attorneys Members serve 2-year terms, with 50% of initial members serving 1 year No member can serve more than 6 consecutive years Members serve without compensation but are reimbursed for expenses

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Fairness to Freedom Act of 2025 — HR. 3127

Last updated: 4/30/2025 · Introduced: 4/30/2025

Author: Norma Torres (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a right to government-funded legal counsel for individuals facing immigration removal proceedings who cannot afford an attorney.
It clarifies that receiving appointed counsel will not negatively impact an individual's public charge status in immigration proceedings.
The bill creates an Immigration Representation Advisory Board to provide guidance on immigration representation, composed of representatives from various legal organizations.

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TITLE I

-GUARANTEEING THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL

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TITLE II

-OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION

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TITLE III

-AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

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