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Congress·Passed House·about 1 year ago

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

Also known as: Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

Legislative Progress

✓ Filed
✓ Review
✓ House

274–145

Senate
President

Impact Analysis

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

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

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
206 – 0 · 9
Republican
0 – 213 · 6
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HousePassedPassageJan 16, 2025

On Passage

274
145
Democrat
61 – 145 · 9
Republican
213 – 0 · 6
View full roll call

Related News

6 articles
Washington Times·about 1 year ago

House approves bill to stiffen deportation rules for migrant sex offenders

The House passed legislation expanding grounds for deporting migrants who commit sex offenses, stalking, and child abuse. The measure passed 274-145 with bipartisan support. Republicans argued it closes loopholes, while some Democrats claimed the definition of domestic violence was too broad.

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PolitiFact·about 1 year ago

Social posts target Democrats' vote on migrant offenders bill. Here's why they say they opposed it.

PolitiFact examines the 'Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act,' noting that while supporters say it targets dangerous criminals, opponents argue existing laws already cover these crimes and the new bill could inadvertently lead to the deportation of domestic violence survivors.

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Fox News·about 1 year ago

145 House Dems vote against bill to deport migrants who commit sexual assault

House Republicans passed the 'Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act' to ensure non-citizens committing sex crimes are deportable. Rep. Nancy Mace criticized the 145 Democrats who voted against it, while supporters like Elon Musk called for the removal of those who opposed the law.

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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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