United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 21 R cosponsors

HR 5526 — VOICES Act of 2018

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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    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 115th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

Peter, Ellie, and Grayson Victims of Illegal Criminal Entry Act of 2018 or the VOICES Act of 2018 This bill establishes new criminal offenses and penalties related to illegal reentry into the United States after deportation or removal.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes new sentencing enhancements for illegal reentry offenses and clarifies the service of imprisonment for such offenses under U.S. law.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 3584

    (d) Certain Immigration Offenses.--In the case of any defendant who is convicted of an offense under section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1326)-- (1) if that defendant has committed any other offense while unlawfully present in the United States, the Federal term of imprisonment for the offense under such section 276 may not be concurrent with any State term of imprisonment for such other offense; and (2) no time served in a State facility or in any facility other than a facility administered by the Bureau of Prisons may be credited toward the service of the term of imprisonment for the offense under such section 276.

    This change prohibits concurrent sentencing with state prison terms for illegal reentry convictions and disallows credit for time served in non-federal facilities.

  • 8 U.S.C. § 1326(b)

    or → ;

    This change prepares for the addition of new sentencing provisions for specific circumstances of unlawful reentry.

  • 8 U.S.C. § 1326(b)

    . → ;

    This change prepares for the addition of new sentencing provisions for specific circumstances of unlawful reentry.

  • 8 U.S.C. § 1326(b)

    (5) who, subsequent to removal and unlawful reentry, is determined by a criminal court of competent jurisdiction to have committed an act that resulted in injury to another person or persons, shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, and imprisoned for not less than 10 years and not more than 20 years; or (6) who, subsequent to removal and unlawful reentry, is determined by a criminal court of competent jurisdiction to have committed an act that resulted in the death of another person or persons, shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, and imprisoned for not less than 20 years and not more than 40 years.

    This addition establishes enhanced penalties for individuals who cause injury or death after unlawful reentry.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5526 do?
Peter, Ellie, and Grayson Victims of Illegal Criminal Entry Act of 2018 or the VOICES Act of 2018 This bill establishes new criminal offenses and penalties related to illegal reentry into the United States after deportation or removal.
Who sponsors HR 5526?
HR 5526 is sponsored by Ratcliffe, John (Republican), Smith, Lamar (Republican), Hensarling, Jeb (Republican), King, Steve (Republican), Walker, Mark (Republican), Biggs, Andy (Republican), Barletta, Lou (Republican), Babin, Brian (Republican), Gosar, Paul A. (Republican), Dunn, Neal P. (Republican), Womack, Steve (Republican), Arrington, Jodey C. (Republican), Burgess, Michael C. (Republican), Rokita, Todd (Republican), Hice, Jody B. (Republican), Gaetz, Matt (Republican), McKinley, David B. (Republican), Marchant, Kenny (Republican), Johnson, Sam (Republican), Buck, Ken (Republican), and Brooks, Mo (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5526?
This bill died with 115th 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 5526?
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