RepublicanBill · H.R. 749· House(119-HR-749)

Stop Illegal Reentry Act

Rep. Bice
Age: 53 years
Oklahoma
Introduced
1/28/2025
Last activity
1/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Stephanie Bice
Cosponsors
Republican - 15Democrat - 0
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. 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.