Sarah’s Law

Hozzl · 2024-04-11T09:56:12Z

Explore the details of House Bill 661 Sarah’s Law currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/11/2024, 9:56 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 661

Sarah's Law

This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.

ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts.

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Current Status of Bill HR 661

Bill HR 661 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill HR 661 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2023. Bill HR 661's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 366. as of April 5, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 661

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 661

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Border security and unlawful immigration

- Crime victims

- Criminal justice information and records

- Detention of persons

- Immigration status and procedures

- Visas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 661

Sarah’s Law

To require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes.

Sarah's Law