Bill · H.R. 3615· House(119-HR-3615)
SAFE Act
- Introduced
- 5/26/2025
- Last activity
- 5/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ritchie Torres
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stop Aid for Foreign Expulsion Act" or the "SAFE Act," aims to restrict how federal money is used abroad. It prohibits the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds to pay foreign governments, agencies, or entities for the detention of individuals. This restriction applies if a United States court has determined that such a detention violates the laws of the United States. The bill specifically defines a "foreign entity" as any entity not organized under the laws of the United States or its jurisdictions.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would immigrants be better off under this?+3
The bill provides protection against unlawful detentions of individuals.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+2
The bill protects individuals from detention that violates U.S. laws.
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
The bill increases federal oversight on how funds are used internationally.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-2
The bill limits certain types of foreign financial support.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prevention of funding for unlawful detentions: This provision prevents federal money from being used to pay foreign governments or entities to detain people if a U.S. court has ruled that the detention violates United States laws (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+2Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid-2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+1
- 5/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House