Restoring American Sovereignty Act
New Bill Proposes Using Paused Federal Funds to Pay for Deportations
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Representative Ogles, would allow the government to use money that is currently frozen or "paused" to pay for deporting people who are in the country illegally.
- The money in question was originally put on hold by a presidential executive order signed on January 20, 2025. Instead of keeping that money paused, this law would let the President spend it on deportation efforts.
- The goal of the bill is to provide more resources for removing undocumented immigrants from the United States by tapping into existing funds that aren't being used for their original purpose.
- If passed, this would give the President more flexibility to fund immigration enforcement without needing to wait for a new budget or separate funding from Congress.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
This bill would redirect paused federal funds specifically toward deportation operations, directly increasing the resources available to remove undocumented immigrants from the United States. If enacted, it could significantly expand the government's capacity to carry out deportations by giving the President flexible funding without needing new congressional appropriations.
Broader Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
2 articles
House Republicans push to reroute frozen USAID funding into deporting illegal immigrants
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) introduced the Restoring American Sovereignty Act to reroute foreign aid funding frozen by President Trump into deportation efforts. The bill allows the President to use funds paused by executive order for deporting illegal immigrants.
Senate Judiciary chairman says panel 'taking action' after judge blocks Trump deportation order
Reports on the legal battles over Trump's deportation orders and the use of the Alien Enemies Act. It mentions Rep. Andy Ogles' efforts to support the administration's agenda through legislation and his threats to impeach judges who block funding pauses and deportation efforts.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Restoring American Sovereignty Act
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