Bill · H.R. 4711· House(119-HR-4711)
REMOVE Act
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Nehls
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade Act" or the "REMOVE Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It focuses on ensuring the timely completion of all removal proceedings. The bill directs the Attorney General to start removal proceedings as promptly as possible after a Notice to Appear is filed. For aliens convicted of certain offenses, these proceedings should start expeditiously after the conviction. Finally, it requires all such court proceedings to be completed within 15 days of starting.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill accelerates the removal process for certain migrants through expedited court proceedings.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The mandate to complete proceedings within 15 days significantly limits the time immigrants have to contest removal.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-6
The strict 15-day deadline for removal proceedings may negatively impact individuals seeking to remain in the country legally.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The expedited removal timeline targets specific groups often represented in the Hispanic American demographic.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expedited Proceedings for Convicted Offenders: The bill requires the Attorney General to start proceedings as expeditiously as possible once an alien is convicted of an offense that makes them deportable under section 237(a) (Sec. 2. paragraph (1)). This could lead to faster legal resolutions for those who have committed specific offenses.
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Strict Timeline for Completion: The bill mandates that the Attorney General take all necessary actions to ensure immigration court proceedings are finished within 15 days of starting (Sec. 2. paragraph (2)). This could result in more predictable and rapid conclusions to removal cases.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Strict 15-Day Deadline: The bill requires that all immigration court proceedings for certain individuals be completed no later than 15 days after they are commenced (Sec. 2. paragraph (2)). This could impose significant time constraints on the legal process.
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-7Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Low Income Households-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-6
- 11/20/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.
- 11/18/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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