Overview

• House Republicans propose a $1,000 fee for asylum applications, marking the first such charge in U.S. history.
• The fee would increase annually based on the Consumer Price Index, with no waivers allowed for applicants.
• Additional charges include $100 per pending year and $550 every six months for work authorization renewals.
• Sponsors of unaccompanied children would face a $3,500 fee and a refundable $5,000 deposit under certain conditions.
• The proposal also allocates billions for expanded CBP and ICE enforcement, aiming for passage by Memorial Day.