Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act
This bill amends U.S. immigration law to automatically bar immigrants from entering the country and require their removal if they have been convicted of, admitted to committing, or are charged with sexual assault. It directly affects non-citizens (aliens) who have been involved in sexual assault offenses, as defined under existing law. Key provisions add new grounds for inadmissibility (preventing entry) and deportability (requiring removal) specifically for such offenses under sections 212(a)(2) and 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill does not change criminal penalties for sexual assault but modifies immigration consequences for those with such convictions or admissions.
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Introduced Mar 13, 2024
Last action Mar 13, 2024
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Mar 13, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mar 13, 2024
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1 primary · 27 co-sponsors
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Vern Buchanan
RRepublican
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Aaron Bean
RRepublican
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Andy Biggs
RRepublican
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Andy Harris
RRepublican
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Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Brandon Williams
RRepublican
Co
Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Chuck Edwards
RRepublican
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Darrell Issa
RRepublican
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Derrick Van Orden
RRepublican
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