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American SAFER Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1394
One key provision of the American SAFER Act is the allocation of additional funding for local law enforcement agencies to improve their training and equipment. This is intended to help police officers better respond to emergencies and protect the public from potential threats.
Another important aspect of the bill is the establishment of a national database for tracking and monitoring individuals who have been convicted of violent crimes. This database would be accessible to law enforcement agencies across the country, allowing for better coordination and information sharing. Additionally, the American SAFER Act includes provisions for increasing funding for emergency response teams and disaster relief efforts. This is aimed at ensuring that communities are better prepared to handle natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other emergencies. Overall, the American SAFER Act of 2023 seeks to strengthen the safety and security of the American people by providing resources and support to law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and disaster relief organizations. It is currently being debated in Congress, with bipartisan support for its passage.
Congressional Summary of HR 1394
American Safety And Fairness through Expedited Removal Act of 2023 or the American SAFER Act of 2023
This bill expands the classes of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are subject to expedited removal (i.e., removal from the United States without further hearing or review).
Specifically, the bill nullifies a 2004 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule that generally limits expedited removal to certain situations, such as for non-U.S. nationals encountered within 14 days of entry into the United States without inspection and within 100 miles of a U.S. international land border.
The bill also (1) prohibits DHS from implementing a rule that limits expedited removal based on how far a non-U.S. national was from the border when encountered or apprehended, and (2) modifies the relevant statute to state that expedited removal authority applies regardless of where the non-U.S. national was encountered or apprehended.
