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Stop Illegal Reentry Act
2/26/2025, 11:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 749
Under the proposed legislation, individuals who are caught illegally reentering the US after being removed would face stiffer penalties, including longer periods of incarceration. The bill also includes provisions for enhanced enforcement measures to prevent illegal reentry and improve border security.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to crack down on repeat offenders who continue to flout US immigration laws. They believe that increasing penalties will serve as a deterrent and help protect the integrity of the country's borders. Critics of the bill, however, raise concerns about the potential impact on immigrant communities and argue that harsher penalties may not effectively address the root causes of illegal reentry. They also question the need for additional enforcement measures and suggest that resources could be better allocated to other areas of immigration policy. Overall, Bill 119 HR 749 represents a significant effort to address illegal reentry into the United States and strengthen immigration enforcement. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, where it will be subject to further debate and potential amendments before a final vote.
Congressional Summary of HR 749
Stop Illegal Reentry Act
This bill increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who illegally reenter the United States after removal or exclusion.
Generally, an individual who had been denied entry into or removed from the United States and who later enters or attempts to enter the United States without prior approval from the Department of Homeland Security shall be fined, imprisoned for up to five years, or both. Current law requires a fine, imprisonment for up to two years, or both, for such an individual.
An individual who had been denied entry or removed three or more times and who later enters or attempts to enter the United States shall be fined, imprisoned for up to 10 years, or both.
An individual who was convicted of an aggravated felony or convicted at least two times before removal or departure and who subsequently enters or tries to enter the United States shall be imprisoned at least 5 years and for up to 20 years and may also be fined. Currently, there is no minimum term of imprisonment for an individual who reenters after a conviction for an aggravated felony, and there are no criminal penalties for a reentering individual who had been convicted at least two times (other than the penalties for illegal reentry generally).
Current Status of Bill HR 749
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 749
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 749
Primary Policy Focus
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Comments

Kyree Hurst
10 months ago
I don't get why they wanna make it harder for people to come back after being kicked out. This bill is gonna mess things up for a lot of folks. I heard this bill could lead to longer jail time for those who come back illegally. #confused Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for increased border security measures?

Ryan Cassidy
10 months ago
This bill is bad.





