Bill · H.R. 1953· House(119-HR-1953)
Deportation Compliance Act
- Introduced
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 3/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Chip Roy
- Cosponsors
- - 14 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Deportation Compliance Act," seeks to restrict foreign aid. It aims to prohibit Federal funds from being provided to certain countries. This applies to nations that deny or delay accepting aliens as described in section 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The restriction begins after the Secretary of State has exercised authority regarding visa discontinuations for 180 days. It specifically targets countries that continue these denials or delays after that time period.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+3
The bill incentivizes countries to accept returnees, which may assist in managing border-related repatriation processes.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5
The bill seeks to prohibit federal funds from being provided as foreign assistance to specific non-compliant countries.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-2
The bill's focus on forced repatriation and withholding aid may negatively impact immigrant communities from the targeted countries.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-1
The bill focuses on enforcement and repatriation rather than providing pathways to citizenship.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Enforcement of Immigration Laws: The bill targets countries that deny or delay accepting their own citizens, subjects, nationals, or residents. This could encourage these countries to comply with the Immigration ands Nationality Act (Section 2 of the bill).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Foreign Assistance: Federal funds may be withheld from certain countries. This would occur if the Secretary of State has exercised authority under section 243(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and the country continues to deny or delay accepting aliens for a period of 180 days (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3Improves Pathway To Citizenship-1
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Brian BabinRepublican · Texas
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Michael CloudRepublican · Texas
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Thomas MassieRepublican · Kentucky
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee