1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Zones Act of 2023 . 2. Streamlining asylum system (a) Officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection authorized To conduct asylum interviews Section 235(b)(1)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(E) ) by striking immigration officer and inserting immigration officer, including trained and qualified staff as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security, . (b) Standards To optimize and advance meritorious asylum claims Section 235(b)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(B) ) is amended— (1) by amending clause (v) to read as follows: (v) Credible fear of persecution (I) In general For purposes of this subparagraph, the term ‘credible fear of persecution’ means that there is a significant possibility, taking into account the credibility of the statements made by the alien in support of the alien’s claim and such other facts as are known to the officer, that the alien could establish eligibility for asylum under section 208 of this title. (II) Bars to asylum An alien shall not be determined to have a credible fear of persecution if the alien is prohibited from applying for or receiving asylum, including an alien subject to a limitation or condition under subsection (a)(2) or (b)(2) (including a regulation promulgated under such subsection) of section 208.