Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-01-03

Bill 119 HR 175, also known as the "Criminal Gang Removal Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act in order to address the issue of aliens who are associated with criminal gangs. The bill seeks to provide law enforcement with additional tools to combat gang-related crime and to ensure the safety and security of communities across the United States. Specifically, the bill includes provisions that would allow for the expedited removal of aliens who are determined to be members of criminal gangs. It also includes measures to enhance information sharing between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to better identify and track gang members who are in the country illegally. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase penalties for individuals who are found to be in the country illegally and are also members of criminal gangs. This is aimed at deterring gang-related criminal activity and ensuring that those who pose a threat to public safety are swiftly removed from the country. Overall, Bill 119 HR 175 seeks to strengthen the enforcement of immigration laws in order to better protect communities from the dangers posed by criminal gangs. It is a bipartisan effort to address a pressing issue and ensure the safety and security of all Americans.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Alternative Names

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes.

Deport Alien Gang Members Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

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Potential Impact

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]

Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]

Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]

Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]

Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]

Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]

Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]

Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

Committees and Subcommittees

Judiciary Committee

Variations and Revisions

Valentina Roberts