Bill · H.Res. 303· House(119-HRES-303)

Recognizing that members and affiliates of Tren de Aragua are alien enemies perpetrating an invasion of the United States and affirming that the President is exercising his constitutional authority to repel that invasion.

Age: 68 years

Arizona

Introduced: 4/8/2025
Last activity: 4/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Andy Biggs
Cosponsors: - 12 - 0

Immigration

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization that is perpetrating an invasion of the United States. It identifies members and affiliates of this group as alien enemies. The document asserts that these actions are happening both directly and at the direction of the Maduro regime in Venezuela. Furthermore, the resolution affirms that the President is exercising constitutional and legal authority to repel this invasion. This authority includes the power to apprehend, restrain, secure, and remove these individuals from the country.

Yes· 3 of 7

Does this give the federal government more power?+7
The resolution affirms the President's expansive constitutional authority to act against perceived invasions.
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+5
The resolution treats Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization, emphasizing counter-terrorism efforts.
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The resolution facilitates the removal of individuals deemed to be part of an invasion, which proponents argue enhances border security.

The opposite· 3 of 4

Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The designation of members as alien enemies significantly increases the risk of apprehension and removal for non-naturalized individuals.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-7
The targeting of a Venezuelan group may disproportionately impact Hispanic/Latino populations.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-6
The use of the Alien Enemies Act allows for the apprehension and removal of individuals without traditional due process.