Bill · H.R. 2273· House(119-HR-2273)
UPRISERS Act
- Introduced
- 3/21/2025
- Last activity
- 3/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- August Pfluger
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "UPRISERS Act," directs the Secretary of State to take specific actions against certain visa holders. It requires the revocation of visas for aliens admitted under sections 101(a)(15)(F), (J), or (M) of the Immigration and Nationality Act if they are convicted of specific crimes. These crimes include assaulting a police officer or offenses related to rioting. The bill also amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make these individuals deportable. This includes acts such as inciting, organizing, or participating in a riot.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill empowers the Secretary of State and expands federal authority over student visa holders.
Does this tighten control of the border?+1
The bill implements stricter immigration enforcement through visa revocation and deportation.
The opposite· 3 of 8
Would immigrants be better off under this?-6
The bill creates new grounds for deportation and visa revocation for various visa holders.
Would students be better off under this?-5
The bill targets student visa holders with strict deportation penalties for certain crimes.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill restricts the status of certain visa holders by making them deportable.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Visa Revocation for Specific Crimes: The bill mandates that the Secretary of State revoke visas for individuals admitted under section 101(a)(15)(F), (J), or (M) who are convicted of assaulting a police officer or offenses related to rioting (Section 2). This targets specific criminal behaviors such as inciting, organizing, or participating in a riot (Section 2, Subsection 2).
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Deportability Provisions: The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish that certain student visa holders are deportable if convicted of assaulting a police officer or crimes related to rioting (Section 3). This includes acts like committing violence in furtherance of a riot or aiding those participating in one (Section 3, Subsection ii).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory Visa Revocation: The Secretary of State is required to revoke the visas of aliens admitted under section 101(a)(15)(F), (J), or (M) who have been convicted of assaulting a police officer or offenses related to rioting (Section 2). This includes a broad range of rioting-related activities such as promoting, encouraging, or aiding and abetting those involved in a riot (Section 2, Subsection 2).
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Increased Deportability: The bill amends section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to include student visa holders as deportable for specific convictions (Section 3). This applies to those convicted of assaulting a police officer or crimes related to rioting, such as inciting a riot or committing acts of violence in furtherance of a riot (Section 3, Subsection ii).
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 Students-5Good For Young Adults-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5Improves Freedom Of Speech-4Improves Policing Reform-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Freedom Of Speech-4Improves Due Process-3
- 12/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Morgan LuttrellRepublican · Texas
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin