Bill · H.R. 134· House(119-HR-134)
Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Vern Buchanan
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It focuses on the detention, inadmissibility, and removal of aliens who commit sexual assault. The legislation changes how certain individuals are treated regarding their legal status in the United States. Specifically, it targets those charged with, arrested for, or convicted of offenses involving sexual assault. The bill seeks to expand the grounds for detention and deportation based on these offenses.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+3
The bill increases enforcement capabilities by expanding the grounds for detention and removal of certain aliens.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-6
The bill expands the criteria for detention, inadmissibility, and deportation to include those merely charged with or admitting to sexual assault.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill creates new grounds for inadmissibility and deportability that could hinder the legal status of immigrants.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-3
The bill expands the grounds for deportation and inadmissibility for non-citizens, which disproportionately affects Hispanic communities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Detention Capabilities: The bill amends section 236(c)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to include individuals who are charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admit to committing acts that constitute sexual assault as defined in section 214(d)(3)(A). (Section 2)
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Establishment of Inadmissibility: The bill adds a new provision making any alien inadmissible if they have been convicted of, or admit to committing acts that constitute the essential elements of, an offense involving sexual assault as defined in section 214(d)(3)(A). (Section 3(a))
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Establishment of Deportability: The bill amends section 237(a)(2) to include sexual assault as a ground for deportation for any alien convicted of, or who admits to committing acts that constitute the essential elements of, such offenses. (Section 3(b))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Expanded Deportation and Inadmissibility Grounds: The bill expands the grounds for inadmissibility and deportability to include those who are merely charged with, arrested for, or admit to committing acts that constitute the essential elements of a sexual assault offense. (Section 2 and Section 3)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-6Good For Hispanic Americans-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/9/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Byron DonaldsRepublican · Florida
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Darrell IssaRepublican · California
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas