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Detains Immigrants Charged with Theft
Recent Bills/Detains Immigrants Charged with Theft

Detains Immigrants Charged with Theft

IntroducedN/A
Passed Senate1 year ago
Intro
Senate
House
Pres
Awaiting House vote
Why This Matters

This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain immigrants who are charged with theft or related crimes. It aims to improve public safety by ensuring that these individuals are held in custody.

If you are an immigrant charged with theft, this bill means you will be detained by the government.
Who this affects
immigrants in the U.S.
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill requires the government to detain immigrants charged with theft-related crimes.
  2. 2It expands the definition of crimes that lead to detention, including burglary and assault on law enforcement.
  3. 3The Secretary of Homeland Security must take custody of these immigrants if they are not already detained.
  4. 4The bill applies to immigrants who are not allowed to enter the U.S. due to certain legal reasons.
  5. 5It aims to enhance public safety by targeting individuals charged with serious crimes.
Read the detailed summary

Lead by Example Act of 2025This bill provides that, beginning January 3, 2027, the only health care plan the federal government may make available to Members of Congress and congressional staff shall be health care provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). By September 15, 2025, the VA and the Office of Personnel Management shall jointly submit to Congress a plan to carry out this bill, including recommendations for any necessary legislative actions.

Bill Progress3 of 4
Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Intro
Senate
House
Pres
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
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SenateApr 28, 2025
HouseCurrent

Awaiting House vote

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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