Bill · H.R. 64· House(119-HR-64)
Grant’s Law
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled "Grant's Law," directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain certain individuals. It targets aliens who are determined to be unlawfully present in the United States and are arrested for specific criminal offenses. The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding mandatory detention. It also shifts authority from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security. Additionally, it requires the completion of removal proceedings within a specific timeframe for these individuals.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances enforcement by mandating the detention of unlawfully present aliens arrested for certain criminal offenses.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill expands the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security over the detention and removal of specific individuals.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill subjects immigrants to mandatory detention upon arrest for certain offenses and requires removal proceedings to be completed within 90 days.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-6
The bill targets unlawfully present aliens for mandatory detention, a demographic that includes a significant number of Hispanic Americans.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill imposes mandatory detention and expedited removal proceedings for specific individuals, which creates more barriers to legal status.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Mandatory Detention for Specific Offenses: Under Section 2 deffectively requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien determined to be unlawfully present who is arrested for offenses that would make them inadmissible or deportable. This ensures specific individuals are held in custody following an arrest. (Section 2)
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Defined Timeline for Removal: The bill mandates that for aliens held under these specific circumstances, the Secretary of Homeland Security must complete removal proceedings within 90 days of detention. (Section 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Detention of Non-Convicted Individuals: The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to continue detaining an alien until removal proceedings are finished if the person is not convicted of the offense for which they were arrested. (Section 2)
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Transfer of Authority: The bill removes the role of "the Attorney General" and replaces it with "the Secretary of Homeland Security" regarding the management of these detainees. (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-7Good For Hispanic Americans-6Good For Low Income Households-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida