Bills · 118th Congress · Immigration

Laken Riley Act

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HouseOn Passage · 3/7/24PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic37 Yea · 170 Nay · 6 Not voting
  • Republican214 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Laken Riley Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.

Under this bill, DHS must detain an individual who (1) is unlawfully present in the United States or did not possess the necessary documents when applying for admission; and (2) has been charged with, arrested for, convicted for, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting.

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Sponsor
Rep. Mike Collins ( Republican · GA-10)
Cosponsors
78
Introduced
3/1/24
Policy area
Immigration
Status
3/1/24Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
3/1/24Introduced in House
3/5/24Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1052 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2799, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7511 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
3/6/24Rule H. Res. 1052 passed House.
3/7/24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3/7/24On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 251 - 170 (Roll no. 66). (text: CR H1013-1014)
3/7/24Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 251 - 170 (Roll no. 66). (text: CR H1013-1014)
3/7/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1020-1021)
3/7/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7511, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
3/7/24The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3/7/24DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7511.
3/7/24Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2799, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7511 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
3/7/24Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1052. (consideration: CR H1013-1020)
3/8/24Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
3/11/24Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.