Bill · S. 363· Senate(119-S-363)
STOP MADNESS Act
- Introduced
- 2/3/2025
- Last activity
- 2/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The STOP MADNESS Act aims to impose economic sanctions on certain foreign entities to address unlawful immigration. The bill targets foreign governments that resist the repatriation of their citizens who entered the United States unlawfully. It also targets foreign governments and foreign persons that knowingly facilitate unlawful immigration into the United States. The President is authorized to use authorities from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to implement these sanctions. Additionally, the Act requires the President to submit regular reports to appropriate congressional committees regarding actions taken.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill aims to strengthen border integrity by pressuring foreign nations to repatriate unlawful immigrants and penalizing those who facilitate entry.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill mandates regular reports from the President to congressional committees regarding sanction actions.
The opposite· 3 of 9
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The bill targets the facilitation of immigration and prioritizes the repatriation of those who entered unlawfully.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-3
The use of unilateral economic sanctions against foreign governments may strain diplomatic relations and international alliances.
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The imposition of sanctions on foreign entities could disrupt supply chains and international business operations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Repatriation of Citizens: The bill asserts that migrants who have unlawfully entered the United States should be repatriated to their countries of origin (Section 2).
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Protection of National Security: The policy aims to protect the national security of the United States by applying sanctions to those who facilitate unlawful immigration or obstruct repatriation (Section 4).
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Accountability through Oversight: The Act requires the President to submit reports to congressional committees every 180 days and annually for seven years, providing oversight on sanctions and enforcement actions (Section 5 and Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Restrictions on Foreign Entities: Foreign governments and persons determined to be facilitating unlawful immigration or resisting repatriation may have their transactions in property and interests in property blocked and prohibited (Section 6).
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Economic Sanctions: The bill suggests that countries resisting the repatriation of their citizens should be subject to economic sanctions, which include denying the country access to the United States financial system (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-5Good For Business Owners-2Good For Hispanic Americans-2Good For High Income Households-1Good For Low Income Households-1Good For Middle Class Households-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances-3Improves Cybersecurity Defense-1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection-1
- 2/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jim BanksRepublican · Indiana
Ted CruzRepublican · Texas
Bernie MorenoRepublican · Ohio
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana