A bill to provide for enhanced Federal, State, and local assistance in the enforcement of the immigration laws, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, and to authorize appropriations to carry out the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program.

1/17/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 s 114, also known as the "Enhanced Immigration Enforcement Act," aims to strengthen the enforcement of immigration laws at the federal, state, and local levels. The bill proposes amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide additional resources and support for law enforcement agencies to effectively enforce immigration laws.

One key provision of the bill is the authorization of appropriations to fund the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). This program provides financial assistance to state and local governments to help offset the costs associated with detaining and incarcerating criminal aliens.

The bill also seeks to enhance cooperation and coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in enforcing immigration laws. This includes providing training and resources to ensure that all levels of law enforcement are equipped to handle immigration-related issues effectively. Overall, Bill 119 s 114 aims to improve the enforcement of immigration laws by providing additional support and resources to law enforcement agencies at all levels of government. The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration and coordination between different levels of law enforcement to ensure the effective enforcement of immigration laws.
Congress
119

Number
S - 114

Introduced on
2025-01-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 s 114, also known as the "Enhanced Immigration Enforcement Act," aims to strengthen the enforcement of immigration laws at the federal, state, and local levels. The bill proposes amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide additional resources and support for law enforcement agencies to effectively enforce immigration laws.

One key provision of the bill is the authorization of appropriations to fund the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). This program provides financial assistance to state and local governments to help offset the costs associated with detaining and incarcerating criminal aliens.

The bill also seeks to enhance cooperation and coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in enforcing immigration laws. This includes providing training and resources to ensure that all levels of law enforcement are equipped to handle immigration-related issues effectively. Overall, Bill 119 s 114 aims to improve the enforcement of immigration laws by providing additional support and resources to law enforcement agencies at all levels of government. The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration and coordination between different levels of law enforcement to ensure the effective enforcement of immigration laws.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to provide for enhanced Federal, State, and local assistance in the enforcement of the immigration laws, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, and to authorize appropriations to carry out the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program.

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Latest Action1/16/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.