Bill · S. 114· Senate(119-S-114)
CLEAR Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Last activity
- 1/16/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The CLEAR Act of 2025 aims to increase assistance for the enforcement of immigration laws at the Federal, State, and local levels. It reaffirms the authority of States and political subdivisions to assist in investigating, apprehending, and transferring aliens into Federal custody. The bill includes provisions for listing immigration violators in the National Crime Information Center database and requires State and local agencies to provide specific information about apprehended individuals. It also authorizes grants for special equipment and the construction of 20 new Federal detention facilities. Additionally, the act provides for the expansion of the Institutional Removal Program to all States. Finally, it establishes legal immunity for law enforcement officers and agencies performing these duties.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
The bill expands federal authority over immigration enforcement and detention through mandatory requirements and funding incentives.
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances enforcement through increased detention space, information sharing, and state cooperation.
The opposite· 3 of 8
Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill expands detention capacity and streamlines the removal process for undocumented individuals.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-6
The bill increases the likelihood of apprehension and removal for many Hispanic immigrants.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill focuses on apprehension and removal rather than pathways to legal status.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Assistance for Law Enforcement: The bill reaffirms the inherent authority of State and local law enforcement to investigate, apprehend, and transfer aliens to Federal custody to assist in immigration law enforcement (Section 3).
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Enhanced Information Sharing: The Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection will provide information regarding immigration violators to the National Crime Information Center (Section 5).
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Financial Support for Local Agencies: The Secretary will provide grants to States and political subdivisions for equipment, technology, and facilities related to investigating and transporting aliens (Section 7).
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Reimbursement for Information Sharing: The Secretary is required to reimburse States and political subdivisions for reasonable costs incurred while submitting required information about apprehended aliens (Section 6).
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Reimbursement for Incarceration and Transport: The Secretary of Homeland Security shall reimburse States and political subdivisions for reasonable expenses related to the incarceration and transportation of certain aliens (Section 9).
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Expanded Removal Program: The Institutional Removal Program, which identifies and removes criminal aliens after their sentences, will be extended to all States (Section 12).
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Legal Protections for Officers: Law enforcement officers acting within their official duties are granted personal immunity from liability (Section 11).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Penalties for States: States or political subdivisions with policies prohibiting law enforcement from assisting or cooperating with Federal immigration law enforcement may lose allocated funds (Section 4).
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Mandatory Information Submission: States and political subdivisions are required to submit specific information about apprehended aliens, such as names, addresses, and physical descriptions, to the Secretary (Section 6).
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Increased Detention Infrastructure: The bill directs the construction or acquisition of 20 new detention facilities for aliens pending removal (Section 8).
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Federal Custody Requirements: If a State or local official requests it, the Secretary must take an alien into Federal custody within 48 hours of the charging or dismissal process (Section 9).
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-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5Improves Racial Equity-3Improves Poverty Reduction-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6Improves Privacy Rights-4
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- 1/16/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
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