United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 28 R cosponsors

HR 175 — Deport Alien Gang Members Act

Last action — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 28 sponsors

    1 primary, 27 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (28 R).

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In plain language

HR 175 aims to improve judicial procedures in the House.

HR 175 introduces changes to judicial procedures aimed at making them more efficient. It has passed initial committee stages and shows promise for future legislative action.

Summary

Deport Alien Gang Members ActThis bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs.An individual shall be inadmissible if certain officers or agencies know or have reason to believe that the individual is or was a criminal gang member or has participated or aided such a group's illegal activities. An individual who is or was a member of such a gang, has participated or aided such a group's illegal activities, or seeks to enter or has entered the United States in furtherance of such activity shall be deportable.Such individuals must be subject to mandatory detention. Furthermore, such individuals shall not be eligible for (1) asylum; (2) temporary protected status; (3) special immigrant juvenile visas; or (4) parole, unless they are assisting the government in a law enforcement matter.The bill defines a criminal gang as a group of five or more persons (1) where one of its primary purposes is committing specified criminal offenses and its members have engaged in a continuing series of such offenses within the past five years, or (2) that has been designated as a criminal gang by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).The bill also establishes procedures for DHS to designate a group as a criminal gang, including notifying Congress, publishing a notice in the Federal Register, and providing an opportunity for the group to petition for review of the designation.

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The bill establishes new grounds for inadmissibility and deportability of aliens associated with criminal gangs and defines what constitutes a criminal gang.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1101

    (53) The term `criminal gang' means an ongoing group, club, organization, or association of 5 or more persons that has as 1 of its primary purposes the commission of 1 or more of the offenses described in this paragraph and the members of which engage, or have engaged within the past 5 years, in a continuing series of such offenses, or that has been designated as a criminal gang by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, as meeting these criteria. The offenses described, whether committed, in whole or in part, within or outside of the United States and regardless of whether the offenses occurred before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, are the following: (A) A Federal, State, local, or Tribal offense that is punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year and relates to a controlled substance (as so classified under the relevant Federal, State, local, or Tribal law), regardless of whether the substance is classified as a controlled substance under section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802). (B) A foreign offense that is punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year and relates to a controlled substance as defined under section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802). (C) An offense that is punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year and involves firearms or explosives (as defined under the relevant Federal, State, local, Tribal, or foreign law) or in violation of section 931 of title 18, United States Code (relating to purchase, ownership, or possession of body armor by violent felons). (D) An offense under section 274 (relating to bringing in and harboring certain aliens), section 277 (relating to aiding or assisting certain aliens to enter the United States), or section 278 (relating to importation of alien for immoral purpose). (E) A crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code). (F) A crime involving obstruction of justice, tampering with or retaliating against a witness, victim, or informant, or burglary (as such terms are defined under the relevant Federal, State, local, Tribal, or foreign law). (G) Any conduct punishable under sections 1028, 1028A, and 1029 of title 18, United States Code (relating to fraud, aggravated identity theft or fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents or access devices), sections 1581 through 1594 of such title (relating to peonage, slavery, and trafficking in persons), section 1951 of such title (relating to interference with commerce by threats or violence), section 1952 of such title (relating to interstate and foreign travel or transportation in aid of racketeering enterprises), section 1956 of such title (relating to the laundering of monetary instruments), section 1957 of such title (relating to engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity), or sections 2312 through 2315 of such title (relating to interstate transportation of stolen motor vehicles or stolen property). (H) A conspiracy to commit an offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (G).

    This addition defines a 'criminal gang' and enumerates the offenses associated with such gangs, expanding the scope of legal definitions under immigration law.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1182

    (J) Aliens associated with criminal gangs.--Any alien is inadmissible who a consular officer, an immigration officer, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the Attorney General knows, or has reason to believe-- (i) is, or has been, a member of a criminal gang; (ii) has promoted, conspired with, aided, or participated in the activities of a criminal gang, whether within or outside of the United States; or (iii) seeks to enter the United States, or has entered the United States, in furtherance of the activities of a criminal gang, whether those activities take place within or outside of the United States.

    This new provision makes any alien associated with a criminal gang inadmissible, thereby affecting their ability to enter the United States.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1227

    (G) Aliens associated with criminal gangs.--Any alien is deportable who-- (i) is or has been a member of a criminal gang; or (ii) has promoted, conspired with, aided, or participated in the activities of a criminal gang, whether within or outside of the United States.

    This new provision makes aliens associated with criminal gangs subject to deportation, enhancing enforcement against such individuals.

Action History

  1. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  2. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 175 do?
Deport Alien Gang Members ActThis bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs.An individual shall be inadmissible if certain officers or agencies know or have reason to believe that the individual is or was a criminal gang member or has participated or aided such a group's illegal activities. An individual who is or was a member of such a gang, has participated or aided such a group's illegal activities, or seeks to enter or has entered the United States in furtherance of such activity shall be deportable.Such individuals must be subject to mandatory detention. Furthermore, such individuals shall not be eligible for (1) asylum; (2) temporary protected status; (3) special immigrant juvenile visas; or (4) parole, unless they are assisting the government in a law enforcement matter.The bill defines a criminal gang as a group of five or more persons (1) where one of its primary purposes is committing specified criminal offenses and its members have engaged in a continuing series of such offenses within the past five years, or (2) that has been designated as a criminal gang by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).The bill also establishes procedures for DHS to designate a group as a criminal gang, including notifying Congress, publishing a notice in the Federal Register, and providing an opportunity for the group to petition for review of the designation.
Who sponsors HR 175?
HR 175 is sponsored by Weber, Randy K. Sr. (Republican), Tenney, Claudia (Republican), Nehls, Troy E. (Republican), Hageman, Harriet M. (Republican), Ogles, Andrew (Republican), LaMalfa, Doug (Republican), Brecheen, Josh (Republican), Moore, Barry (Republican), Harris, Andy (Republican), Finstad, Brad (Republican), Guest, Michael (Republican), Grothman, Glenn (Republican), Calvert, Ken (Republican), Obernolte, Jay (Republican), Stauber, Pete (Republican), Mace, Nancy (Republican), Edwards, Chuck (Republican), Biggs, Andy (Republican), Yakym, Rudy (Republican), Tiffany, Thomas P. (Republican), Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican), Schmidt, Derek (Republican), Babin, Brian (Republican), Evans, Gabe (Republican), Donalds, Byron (Republican), Harris, Mark (Republican), Shreve, Jefferson (Republican), and McClintock, Tom (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 175?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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