Require federal authorities to detain and deport undocumented immigrants who commit crimes like theft or burglary.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Laken Riley Act?
The Laken Riley Act became federal law on January 28, 2025. Federal agencies are now responsible for implementing these requirements through rulemaking and funding decisions. This effort is complete in Congress, and the binding constraint is now the legal and administrative process within the executive branch.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Laken Riley Act (S. 5 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
64–35
263–156
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 3933 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3933 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7511 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7511 (118th) →Passed · Jan 7, 2025
Laken Riley Act passed the House 264–159.
Passed · Jan 20, 2025
Laken Riley Act passed the Senate 64–35.
Passed · Jan 22, 2025
Laken Riley Act passed the House 263–156.
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Who’s behind it
Katie Britt (R-AL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
