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A bill to repeal the Alien Enemies Act.

1/23/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 193

Bill 119 s 193, also known as the Alien Enemies Act repeal bill, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to repeal the Alien Enemies Act, a law that was originally passed in 1798 during a time of war with France.

The Alien Enemies Act allows the government to detain and deport any non-citizen deemed to be an "enemy alien" during times of war or national emergency. Critics of the law argue that it is outdated and unnecessary in today's modern world, where the government has other tools and laws to address national security concerns.

If passed, Bill 119 s 193 would effectively remove the Alien Enemies Act from the US legal code, signaling a shift towards more modern and targeted approaches to national security. Supporters of the bill argue that it is a necessary step to protect the rights and freedoms of all individuals, regardless of their citizenship status. As of now, the bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by Congress. It remains to be seen whether or not it will garner enough support to become law.

Congressional Summary of S 193

Neighbors Not Enemies Act

This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 193

Bill S 193 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill S 193 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 22, 2025.  Bill S 193's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 22, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 193

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 193

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 193

A bill to repeal the Alien Enemies Act.
A bill to repeal the Alien Enemies Act.

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