Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
House Passes Bill to Deport Non-Citizens Convicted of Sex Offenses or Domestic Violence
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
274–145
Key Points
- This bill updates immigration laws to ensure that non-citizens who commit violent crimes against women and children can be removed from the country. It specifically targets crimes like sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, and child abuse.
- People trying to enter the U.S. would be barred if they have a conviction for these crimes or if they admit to the behavior. This makes it harder for individuals with a history of violence to legally enter the country.
- For non-citizens already in the U.S., a conviction for a sex offense or domestic violence would become a clear reason for deportation. This includes cases where someone violates a court-ordered protection meant to stop harassment or threats.
- The goal of the policy is to close gaps in current law that might allow non-citizens who have committed these specific types of violence to remain in the United States.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Non-citizens with criminal records involving sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or protection order violations are the primary target of this bill. Their criminal history would now more clearly trigger both inadmissibility and deportability. The bill also covers people who admit to committing these acts, even without a formal conviction, broadening the net beyond those with official criminal records.
Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 274 - 145 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H191)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 274 - 145 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H191)
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 213 (Roll no. 16).
Vote Results
2 votesOn Motion to Recommit
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
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