Summary of Bill HR 2129
Bill 119 HR 2129, also known as the Alien Registration Act of 1940, is a piece of legislation that aims to repeal the Alien Registration Act of 1940. The Alien Registration Act of 1940, also known as the Smith Act, required all non-citizen residents in the United States to register with the government and be fingerprinted. It also made it illegal to advocate for the violent overthrow of the government.
The purpose of Bill 119 HR 2129 is to remove this outdated and controversial law from the books. Supporters of the bill argue that the Alien Registration Act of 1940 is no longer necessary in today's society and that it infringes on the rights of non-citizen residents in the United States.
Opponents of the bill may argue that repealing the Alien Registration Act of 1940 could pose national security risks by allowing potential threats to go unchecked. However, proponents of the bill maintain that there are other laws in place to address national security concerns and that the Alien Registration Act of 1940 is unnecessary and discriminatory.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 2129 seeks to repeal the Alien Registration Act of 1940 and remove a controversial and outdated law from the books. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.