Bill · H.R. 749· House(119-HR-749)
Stop Illegal Reentry Act
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 1/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Stephanie Bice
- Cosponsors
- - 15 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Stop Illegal Reentry Act'' aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill seeks to increase penalties for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after being removed. It changes the fines and prison sentences for those who enter or are found in the country after a previous denial of admission, exclusion, or deportation. Specific categories of individuals will face increased prison terms or mandatory minimum sentences. These include people with certain criminal convictions or those who have been denied admission multiple times.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances border security by significantly increasing penalties for illegal reentry.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands federal criminal penalties and increases the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill imposes severe, long-term prison sentences and mandatory minimums for undocumented reentry.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-7
The bill imposes harsher criminal penalties rather than providing pathways to legal status.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The bill targets reentry patterns that may disproportionately impact Hispanic communities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Penalties for Specific Criminal Histories: Under Section 2, subsection (b)(1)(A), individuals convicted of 3 or more misdemeanors involving drugs or crimes against the person, or a felony, face up to 10 years in prison. This establishes a stricter penalty for those with specific criminal backgrounds.
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Strict Penalties for Repeated Denials: Under Section 2, subsection (b)(1)(D), individuals who have been denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed 3 or more times face up to 10 years in prison for subsequent entries or attempts.
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Mandatory Minimums for Severe Cases: Under Section 2, subsection (c), individuals convicted of an aggravated felony before removal or those with at least 2 prior illegal reentry convictions face a mandatory prison sentence of at least 5 years and up to 20 years.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Prison Time for Certain Removals: Under Section 2, subsection (b)(1)(B), individuals excluded under section 235(c) or removed under title V who enter without permission face a 10-year prison sentence that does not run concurrently with other sentences.
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Imprisonment for Presence in the United States: Under Section 2, subsection (a), any alien who was denied admission, excluded, or removed and is found in the United States without express consent from the Secretary of Homeland Security can be fined and imprisoned for up to 5 years.
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Imprisonment for Specific Removals: Under Section 2, subsection (b)(1)(C), individuals removed pursuant to section 241(a)(4)(B) who enter or are found in the United States without permission face up to 10 years in prison.
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-5Good For Low Income Households-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-7
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Due Process-4
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 3/27/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 3/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/5/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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