Criminal Justice

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2025

S 1517: BE GONE Act

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the definition of "aggravated felonies" by adding "sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence" to the list of crimes triggering mandatory deportation for non-citizens. It directly affects non-citizens convicted of these specific sexual offenses, making them subject to automatic deportation under immigration law. The key change is adding this provision to Section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which defines aggravated felonies. This policy shift would expand the scope of offenses classified as deportation triggers without creating new enforcement procedures.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands mandatory deportation for sexual assault convictions, increasing penalties under immigration law rather than reforming criminal justice sentencing or rehabilitation.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands mandatory deportation for sexual assault convictions, restricting immigrant protections by adding to aggravated felonies list.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6810: MAIL Theft Act of 2025

This bill requires federal agencies to improve coordination in investigating organized postal theft. Within 180 days of enactment, the Attorney General, Homeland Security Secretary, Postmaster General, and other relevant agencies must develop a strategy to share information about theft networks and assist state/local law enforcement in building cases. It defines "organized postal crime" as coordinated theft, fraud, or embezzlement of mail for resale in interstate commerce. The strategy must include better information sharing between agencies like the Postal Inspection Service, Customs, and Secret Service, and a joint report to Congress will detail the plan. The bill directly affects federal agencies involved in postal crime investigations and state/local prosecutors handling these cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnhances inter-agency coordination for investigating organized postal theft, strengthening enforcement capabilities within criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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passed · United States · House Sep 17, 2025

HR 4922: D. C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025

HR 4922, the DC Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025 (DC CRIMES Act), modifies youth offender definitions and creates public transparency measures. It limits "youth offender" status to individuals 18 or younger (previously 24), removing provisions for 18-24 year olds in sentencing and facility planning. The bill requires the DC Attorney General to establish a public website publishing monthly juvenile crime statistics, including arrest data by age, race, sex, crime type, recidivism rates, and sentencing outcomes - without personally identifiable information. It also prohibits the DC Council from changing existing criminal sentencing laws. These provisions directly affect youth offenders aged 15-18 and DC government operations related to juvenile justice data.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts youth offender status to under 18, removing 18-24 year olds from juvenile sentencing protections and facility planning, increasing potential for adult sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice Sentencing

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in committee · United States · House Apr 29, 2025

HR 3064: BE GONE Act

The BE GONE Act (HR 3064) amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the definition of "aggravated felonies" by adding sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence as a new category under immigration law. This change directly affects non-citizens convicted of these specific crimes, as it triggers mandatory deportation under current immigration enforcement rules. The bill modifies Section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to include these offenses as a new subsection (V) in the list of aggravated felonies. It does not alter criminal penalties for the offenses themselves but changes immigration consequences for convicted non-citizens.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by adding sexual assault to aggravated felonies, triggering mandatory deportation - increasing penalties rather than advancing reform.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill expands 'aggravated felonies' to include sexual assault, triggering mandatory deportation for non-citizens, restricting immigrant protections and increasing enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7190: To end detention and electronic monitoring, and redirect funding to community-based wrap-around services.

HR 7190 would end immigration detention and electronic monitoring by requiring the immediate release of all detained noncitizens on their own recognizance within six months and repealing all federal laws authorizing detention. It prohibits using federal funds for detention facilities, ankle monitors, or immigration enforcement activities after specific deadlines (six months for monitors, two years for detention contracts). Instead, it establishes a new grant program to fund community-based wrap-around services - including housing, healthcare, mental health support, legal aid, and job training - provided voluntarily by non-profit organizations without surveillance or data sharing with federal agencies. The bill directly affects noncitizens currently held in detention or under electronic monitoring.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ends immigration detention/monitoring, redirects funds to community services - aligns with criminal justice reform goals of reducing incarceration and prioritizing rehabilitation over detention.92% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill ends immigration detention, repeals detention laws, and redirects funds to community services instead of enforcement, directly advancing immigrant rights and reducing punitive measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House May 19, 2025

HR 3500: More Funding for COPS Act

HR 3500 increases annual funding for the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program to $1.16 billion per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, replacing a prior funding level. This bill directly affects local law enforcement agencies that receive COPS grants to hire community policing officers. The key provision amends the funding amount in the 1968 crime control law, ensuring higher annual support for community policing initiatives. The change provides stable, increased funding for these programs over the next five fiscal years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal funding for community policing grants by $1.16B annually, directly boosting government spending on public safety programs under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases funding for community policing grants, directly advancing COPS program to strengthen law enforcement-community relationships and reform efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · United States · House Jan 9, 2025

HR 286: Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025

Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025 This bill makes it a crime to intentionally convey false or misleading information in circumstances where the information may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response and the information indicates the occurrence of criminal conduct or a threat to health or safety (commonly referred to as swatting ).

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCriminalizes swatting to prevent false emergency responses, reducing unnecessary police actions and protecting public safety, aligning with accountability in criminal justice.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 26, 2025

S 1829: STOP CSAM Act of 2025

The STOP CSAM Act of 2025 strengthens protections for child victims of sexual abuse and exploitation by expanding definitions of abuse to include psychological abuse and kidnapping, and by imposing new reporting requirements on internet service providers. The bill requires providers with over 1 million monthly users to report apparent child sexual abuse material to the CyberTipline within 60 days, with penalties for noncompliance including fines up to $1 million for large providers. It creates new civil remedies allowing victims to sue providers who host or promote child pornography, and establishes protections for "covered persons" (children under 18 who are victims or witnesses) by limiting public disclosure of their personal information. The bill also enhances law enforcement's ability to investigate online child exploitation while maintaining privacy safeguards for victims.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates ISP reporting of CSAM to law enforcement, expands abuse definitions to include psychological harm, and imposes penalties - directly strengthening child victim protections within criminal justice enforcement framework.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires ISPs to report CSAM, regulating tech companies for child safety, aligning with consumer protection and enhanced digital safety measures.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Human Trafficking Victims' Rights Data Privacy Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4697: Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act

HR 4697 would amend federal death penalty sentencing guidelines to add a new factor: if a defendant is an undocumented immigrant convicted of killing or attempting to kill a U.S. citizen. This directly affects non-citizens who entered the U.S. unlawfully and were convicted of murder or attempted murder against U.S. citizens. The key provision requires federal judges to consider the defendant's immigration status as an aggravating factor during sentencing hearings. The bill changes sentencing considerations for specific capital cases but does not alter the legal definitions of the underlying crimes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds immigration status as aggravating factor for murder, increasing death penalty sentencing for undocumented immigrants, expanding criminalization and harsher penalties.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationAdds undocumented status as aggravating factor in death penalty sentencing, directly limiting protections for non-citizens convicted of murder against U.S. citizens.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2025

HR 4252: Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025

This bill creates a federal grant program to help states, tribes, and local governments implement Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), which temporarily remove firearms from individuals who may pose a danger to themselves or others. The grants fund law enforcement training on ERPO use, development of court protocols, public awareness campaigns, and ensure ERPOs are recognized across jurisdictions. The bill also amends federal law to include ERPOs in background checks through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and requires states to have due process protections in place, including notice and hearing requirements for ERPOs. States receiving grants must submit annual reports on ERPO usage, including demographic data and outcomes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds ERPO implementation to prevent gun violence, aligning with criminal justice reform by enhancing prevention and reducing potential crimes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Firearms

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