New Bill Proposes Using Paused Federal Funds to Pay for Deportations
This bill is currently sitting in the House Foreign Affairs and Judiciary committees. It is considered stalled because no action has been taken on it since February 2025. The bill will not move forward unless these committees decide to hold a vote.
No action since February 2025
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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.
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.
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Introduced in House
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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.
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.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Restoring American Sovereignty Act
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