Bill · H.R. 1927· House(119-HR-1927)
CLEAR Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 3/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Darrell Issa
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The CLEAR Act of 2025 aims to increase cooperation between Federal, State, and local law enforcement regarding immigration law enforcement. It reaffirms the authority of States to assist in the investigation, apprehension, and detention of aliens. The bill establishes new requirements for sharing information about apprehended individuals with the Federal government. It also provides financial assistance and grants to State and local agencies for equipment and training. Additionally, the bill mandates the construction or acquisition of 20 new Federal detention facilities. Finally, it expands the Institutional Removal Program to all States.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands federal involvement in state and local law enforcement through mandates and funding.
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances immigration law enforcement and detention capabilities.
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?+3
The bill mandates information sharing and record-keeping regarding undocumented individuals.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill greatly expands detention, surveillance, and removal protocols for undocumented immigrants.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-6
The bill significantly increases enforcement and detention measures targeting undocumented immigrants.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill focuses on enforcement and removal rather than pathways to citizenship.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Support for Law Enforcement: State and local agencies can receive grants to buy equipment, technology, and facilities needed to investigate and transport aliens (Section 7).
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Reimbursement for Information Sharing: The Secretary will reimburse State and local agencies for reasonable costs incurred while submitting required information about apprehended aliens (Section 6).
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Reimbursement for Custody Transfers: States and their political subdivisions will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses related to the incarceration and transportation of aliens transferred to Federal custody (Section 9).
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Protection from Liability: Law enforcement officers acting within their official duties receive immunity from personal liability, and agencies receive immunity from certain money damage claims (Section 11).
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Expanded Removal Programs: The Institutional Removal Program will be extended to all States to identify and remove criminal aliens after they complete their sentences (Section 12).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Federal Funding: States or local subdivisions that have policies prohibiting law enforcement from assisting with Federal immigration duties may lose specific allocated funds (Section 4).
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Mandatory Information Submission: State and local law enforcement are required to submit specific details about apprehended aliens—including names, addresses, physical descriptions, and potentially photos or fingerprints—to the Secretary (Section 6).
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Increased Detention: The bill directs the construction or acquisition of 20 new detention facilities to hold aliens pending removal (Section 8).
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Mandatory Federal Custody: The bill requires the Secretary to take aliens into Federal custody within 48 hours of a State's charging or dismissal process if a request is made (Section 9).
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-8Good For Hispanic Americans-6
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy-3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Increase States Rights+3Improves Privacy Rights-4Improves Due Process-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5
- 3/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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