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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 30

House Passes Bill to Deport Non-Citizens Convicted of Sex Offenses or Domestic Violence

Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov

Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

House

274145

Senate
President
Law

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.
ImmigrationCriminal JusticeCivil Rights

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

3 milestones12 actions
Jan 17, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 16, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 16, 2025House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 274 - 145 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H191)

Jan 16, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 274 - 145 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H191)

Jan 16, 2025House

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 213 (Roll no. 16).

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

2025

Senate Judiciary Committee considers the bill

The bill passed the House in January 2025 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. If the committee advances it and the full Senate passes it, it would go to the President for signature. Until then, current immigration law applies.

Vote Results

2 votes
HouseFailedAmendmentJan 16, 2025

On Motion to Recommit

206
213
Democrat
2060 · 9
Republican
0213 · 6
View full roll call
HousePassedPassageJan 16, 2025

On Passage

274
145
Democrat
61145 · 9
Republican
2130 · 6
View full roll call

Related Bills

2 bills

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

Bill NumberHR 30
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(60)
R: 60

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