I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3591 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Mr. Rouzer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permanently bar aliens who are ordered removed after failing to appear at a removal proceeding, absent exceptional circumstances, from becoming permanent residents of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Asylum Accountability Act . 2. Permanent ineligibility for adjustment of status after failure to appear at removal proceeding Section 240(b)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229a(b)(7) ) is amended by striking for a period of 10 years after the date of the entry of the final order of removal .