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HR 8709 117th Congress House Immigration

Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act

Introduced: August 12, 2022 Introduced by: Nehls, Troy E. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Aug 12, 2022
Introduced in House
Aug 12, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 November 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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 Cosponsors 3
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Dec 15, 2022
Gohmert, Louie
· Aug 12, 2022
Hice, Jody
· Aug 12, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8709: Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8709/
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"H.R. 8709: Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8709/.
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H.R. 8709, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8709/.
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