This bill amends U.S. immigration law to make fraud convictions deportable without requiring a specific fraud loss amount. It directly affects non-citizens (aliens) convicted of fraud against private individuals, businesses, or government entities, and naturalized U.S. citizens convicted of such fraud. Key provisions include adding fraud to the list of deportable offenses under Section 237(a)(2) and enabling courts to revoke citizenship and cancel naturalization certificates for naturalized citizens convicted of qualifying fraud offenses. The changes apply to fraud committed on or after September 30, 1996, that wasn’t already charged before the bill’s enactment.
The PRICE Act (HR 5113) increases penalties for assaulting, resisting, or obstructing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers or employees. It would double the maximum prison sentence and adjust fines for such offenses when the victim is an ICE officer or employee. This bill directly affects individuals who commit violent or obstructive acts against ICE personnel by imposing harsher punishments. The key provision amends federal law to add a specific penalty enhancement for ICE-related cases within existing assault provisions.
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.
This bill would require the Attorney General to annually identify state or local governments that fail to comply with federal immigration cooperation laws, such as sharing immigration status information or honoring detainer requests. Jurisdictions found non-compliant would lose eligibility for all federal financial assistance (including grants and programs) for at least one year. The law mandates annual reports to Congress and allows any member of Congress to request compliance reports on specific jurisdictions. It directly affects cities, counties, and states that do not follow federal immigration enforcement directives.
S 2935, the Sovereign Enforcement Integrity Act of 2025, prohibits state and local law enforcement officers from arresting, detaining, or assisting with the enforcement of International Criminal Court (ICC) requests against foreign nationals without federal authorization. It directly affects all state, local, and territorial law enforcement agencies and their personnel. The bill requires explicit federal approval - either through specific congressional legislation or a presidential certification of national security necessity - to override this prohibition. This law aims to prevent conflicts with U.S. foreign policy and constitutional authority over foreign relations, as the U.S. is not a party to the ICC.
This bill would make non-citizens deportable if they incite or participate in riots during civil unrest involving assaults on law enforcement or military personnel, or destruction of public property, and who were unlawfully present, had DACA, or were lawful permanent residents at the time of the offense. It permanently bars such individuals from reentering the U.S. or accessing any relief from deportation, including asylum, cancellation of removal, or future DACA benefits. During declared emergencies (such as national disasters or state emergencies), the law mandates expedited removal and mandatory detention for those covered, with no discretion for enforcement.
HR 7544, the Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026, amends U.S. immigration law to make certain animal cruelty convictions grounds for denying entry or requiring deportation. The bill adds that non-citizens convicted of (or who admit to) animal cruelty or animal fighting under federal law (18 U.S.C. §§ 48-49) or comparable state/local laws - regardless of whether the offense is a misdemeanor or felony - are inadmissible upon entry and deportable after entry. It directly affects non-citizens with such convictions, expanding existing immigration restrictions to include animal cruelty offenses. The bill creates no new criminal penalties but links existing animal welfare violations to immigration consequences.
HR 1485, the Alien Removal Not Resort Stays Act, terminates all federal funding for FEMA's Shelter and Services Program starting upon its enactment. It redirects all unobligated funds previously allocated to this program into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for enforcement, detention, and removal operations. The bill directly affects FEMA's disaster shelter program and shifts its budget authority to immigration enforcement activities. This represents a concrete policy change in federal funding priorities, moving resources from disaster relief to immigration enforcement.
HR 506, the "Security First Act," allocates $110 million annually (2025-2028) for border security grants to state/local law enforcement through the Operation Stonegarden program, funded by a new trust fund using seized monetary instruments at the border. It requires the State Department to assess whether major Mexican cartels (like Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation) and gangs (like Tren de Aragua) meet criteria for foreign terrorist organization designation. The bill mandates a detailed technology needs analysis by DHS within one year, evaluating border security tech gaps, new surveillance systems, and infrastructure to address threats like drug trafficking and human smuggling. This analysis must be updated biannually and includes assessing privacy impacts, staffing needs, and coordination with Mexican law enforcement.
Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act This bill requires the immediate initiation of removal proceedings against a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) whose visa is revoked on security and related grounds.