United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 6971 — Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately initiate removal proceedings for aliens whose visas are revoked on security or related grounds.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill mandates the immediate initiation of removal proceedings for aliens whose visas are revoked on security or related grounds.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1201(i)

    After the issuance → Visa Revocation.--(1) In general.--After

    Changes the introductory phrase for clarity and contextual understanding of visa revocation.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1201(i)

    his discretion → in the discretion of the Secretary

    Clarifies that the discretion in the visa revocation process lies with the Secretary of Homeland Security.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1201(i)

    Attorney General → Secretary of Homeland Security

    Transfers responsibility from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding visa revocation.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1201(i)

    issuance: Provided, That carriers → issuance. (2) Exception.--Carriers

    Modifies the structure of the section to create a separate exception for carriers.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1201(i)

    There shall be no means → (3) Mandatory removal proceedings.--If the visa of an alien is revoked pursuant to paragraph (1) as a result of a ground for deportation described in section 237(a)(4), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall immediately initiate removal proceedings for such alien. (4) Judicial review.--There shall be no means

    Establishes a mandatory requirement for removal proceedings in specific circumstances following visa revocation.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6971 do?
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately initiate removal proceedings for aliens whose visas are revoked on security or related grounds.
Who sponsors HR 6971?
HR 6971 is sponsored by Hunt, Wesley (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 6971?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 6971?
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