Bill · H.R. 3486· House(119-HR-3486)
Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/19/2025
- Last activity
- 9/15/2025 — Received in the Senate.
- Sponsored by
- Stephanie Bice
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
What this bill would do
The "Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025" aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for illegal entry and reentry. It increases the timeframe for certain offenses in subsection (a) from 2 years to 5 years. The bill establishes new, stricter penalties for aliens who enter or attempt to enter the United States improperly and are later convicted of certain crimes. It also updates penalties for individuals who have been denied admission, deported, or removed and subsequently attempt to enter the country. Additionally, it introduces mandatory minimum prison sentences for those who were previously convicted of specific felonies or crimes before their removal.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances enforcement through significantly increased criminal penalties for illegal entry and reentry.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands federal authority regarding immigration penalties and mandatory minimum sentencing.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Would immigrants be better off under this?-9
The bill significantly increases prison time and financial penalties for various categories of immigrants.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-7
The bill's focus on illegal entry and reentry-related penalties heavily impacts Hispanic communities.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-7
The bill focuses on increasing penalties and prison terms for undocumented individuals rather than providing legal pathways.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 226–197
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
09/11/2025 · Roll call 264 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Penalties for Improper Entry and Criminality: Under Section 2, the bill establishes that an alien who enters at a non-designated place, eludes inspection, or uses false representations, and is subsequently convicted of a crime punishable by more than 1 year of imprisonment, faces a minimum of 5 years in prison. This creates a stricter penalty framework for these specific circumstances. (Section 2)
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Stricter Penalties for Repeat Offenders: The bill increases penalties for those who have been denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed multiple times. For example, an alien who has been denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed 3 or more times faces a fine and up to 10 years of imprisonment. (Section 3, subsection (b)(1)(D))
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Enhanced Penalties for Specific Criminal Histories: For individuals who were convicted of 3 or more misdemeanors involving drugs or crimes against the person before their removal, the bill increases the potential prison sentence to up to 15 years. (Section 3, subsection (b)(1)(A))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory Minimum Sentences: The bill introduces a mandatory minimum of 10 years of imprisonment for aliens who were previously convicted of an aggravated felony, any crime defined as a felony by a relevant jurisdiction, or any crime punishable by more than 1 year of imprisonment before their removal. (Section 3, subsection (c))
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Increased Prison Terms for Specific Removal Cases: An alien removed under certain provisions who enters the United States without permission from the Secretary of Homeland Security faces a 10-year prison sentence that does not run concurrently with any other sentence. (Section 3, subsection (b)(1)(B))
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General Increase in Imprisonment Terms: The bill increases the penalty in subsection (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by striking "2 years" and inserting "5 years." (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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-9Good For Hispanic Americans-7Good For Low Income Households-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-7Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Due Process-6
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
- 9/15/2025
- Received in the Senate.
- 9/11/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 264). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4242: 4)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 264). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4242)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4250)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3486, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3486.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 and H.R. 3486. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 under a structured rule and H.R. 3486 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 682. (consideration: CR H4242)
- 9/9/2025
- Rule H. Res. 682 passed House.
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 682 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 and H.R. 3486. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 under a structured rule and H.R. 3486 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
- 7/15/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-200.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 163.
- 6/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/21/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 10.
- 5/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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