Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act
Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fund Homeland Security and Require ICE Body Cameras
This bill was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by the Appropriations and Budget committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it waits for these committees to finish their work.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has bipartisan support from its lead sponsors, it contains controversial immigration reforms that may face pushback in a divided Congress.
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Life & Work
The bill directs DHS to prioritize the detention and removal of people who pose a threat to public safety, including those suspected of violent crimes. States and localities that don't cooperate with this priority face losing up to 8-12% of their Emergency Management Performance Grant funding, which could pressure local law enforcement to step up cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
“the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize the detention and removal of aliens who pose a threat to public safety, including aliens suspected of committing a crime of violence”
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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act
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