Bill · H.R. 57· House(119-HR-57)
Ending Catch and Release Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Ending Catch and Release Act of 2025'' seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the parole or release of asylum applicants. It changes how the Secretary handles applicants, specifically prohibiting the parole or release of certain aliens into the United States. The bill directs that certain individuals be detained or returned to a contiguous territory rather than being released. It also implements a 72-hour window for removal and shifts the standard for asylum eligibility to a more stringent requirement.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+6
The bill tightens border control by prohibiting the parole or release of certain asylum applicants into the United States.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill significantly restricts the ability of immigrants to enter the country via parole and increases the difficulty of establishing asylum eligibility.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-7
The bill raises the asylum eligibility standard to 'more likely than not' and mandates rapid removal or detention, making the path to legal status more difficult.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-6
The bill's restrictions on parole and higher asylum standards are likely to negatively impact the large number of Hispanic asylum seekers arriving from contiguous territories.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Standard of Eligibility: Under Section 2, paragraph (1), subparagraph (B), clause (iv), the standard for determining if an alien can establish eligibility for asylum is changed to whether it is "more likely than not" that they will be able to do so. This increases the threshold for establishing eligibility.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restriction on Release: Under Section 2, paragraph (1), subparagraph (A), clauses (i) and (ii), as well as subparagraph (B), clause (ii), the Secretary is prohibited from paroling or otherwise releasing the alien into the United States.
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Territorial Return: Under Section 2, paragraph (1), subparagraph (B), clause (ii), if an alien arrived on land from a foreign territory contiguous to the United States, they may be returned to that territory pending a proceeding rather than being detained within the country.
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Removal Deadlines: Under Section 2, paragraph (1), subparagraph (B), clause (iii), the Secretary is required to remove the alien within 72 hours, and if they cannot be removed, they must be detained until they are.
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Change in Detention/Proceeding Requirements: Under Section 2, paragraph (2), subparagraph (A), clause (i), an alien must be either detained for a proceeding or, if they arrived on land from a contiguous territory, be returned to that territory pending a proceeding.
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-8Good For Hispanic Americans-6Good For Low Income Households-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+6Improves Pathway To Citizenship-7
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Nancy MaceRepublican · South Carolina