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BE GONE Act

10/15/2024, 11:53 PM

Summary of Bill S 5183

The BE GONE Act, also known as Bill 118 s 5183, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of illegal immigration by increasing border security measures and implementing stricter enforcement policies.

Under the BE GONE Act, funding would be allocated to enhance border security, including the construction of physical barriers along the US-Mexico border. Additionally, the bill calls for an increase in the number of border patrol agents and the use of advanced technology to monitor and secure the border.

In terms of enforcement, the BE GONE Act proposes harsher penalties for individuals who are caught entering the country illegally. This includes increased fines and potential jail time for repeat offenders. The bill also aims to crack down on employers who hire undocumented immigrants, imposing penalties for those who knowingly employ individuals without proper authorization. Overall, the BE GONE Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of illegal immigration through increased border security measures and stricter enforcement policies. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect national security and uphold the rule of law, while opponents raise concerns about the potential impact on immigrant communities and civil liberties.

Current Status of Bill S 5183

Bill S 5183 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill S 5183 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 25, 2024.  Bill S 5183's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5183

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
38
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
36
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5183

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5183

BE GONE Act
BE GONE Act
Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants
A bill to include sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence in the definition of aggravated felonies under the Immigration and Nationality Act in order to expedite the removal of aliens convicted of such crimes.

Comments

Casen Jensen profile image

Casen Jensen

716

1 year ago

I ain't likin' this bill, gonna mess things up for us regular folks.

Eden Schultz profile image

Eden Schultz

664

1 year ago

OMG this bill is gonna make everything better for us! Can't wait for it to pass and see the changes it brings. This is gonna be a game changer for sure! #excited #positivechange #S5183BGoneAct