HR 8709
117th Congress
House
Immigration
Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Aug 12, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 12, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize immigration enforcement actions relating to certain groups of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law), including those who (1) were apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020, (2) have been convicted or charged with any criminal offense, (3) are deportable or removable on grounds related to crime or security, or (4) have abused any public benefits program.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1