HR 8709 United States House · 117th Congress

Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act

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.

Issues: ✗ Immigration

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Aug 2022

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President

Introduced Aug 12, 2022 Last action Nov 1, 2022

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Committee

Nov 1, 2022

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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Aug 12, 2022

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Aug 12, 2022

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Introduced in House

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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors