Bills · 119th Congress · Immigration

Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Passage · 9/11/25PassageThe 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
  • Democratic11 Yea · 197 Nay · 5 Not voting
  • Republican214 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Stop Illegal Reentry Act

This bill establishes or increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who illegally enter the United States and then commit a felony or illegally reenter the United States.

The bill establishes a mandatory minimum prison term of 5 years and allows a life sentence for an individual who (1) improperly enters, or attempts to improperly enter, the United States; and (2) is subsequently convicted of a felony.

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Sponsor
Rep. Stephanie I. Bice ( Republican · OK-5)
Cosponsors
5
Introduced
5/19/25
Policy area
Immigration
Status
5/19/25Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
5/19/25Introduced in House
5/21/25Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 10.
5/21/25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
7/15/25Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 163.
7/15/25Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-200.
9/9/25Rule H. Res. 682 passed House.
9/9/25Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 682 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 and H.R. 3486. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 under a structured rule and H.R. 3486 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
9/11/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9/11/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 264). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4242)
9/11/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 264). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4242: 4)
9/11/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4250)
9/11/25POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3486, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
9/11/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9/11/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3486.
9/11/25Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 and H.R. 3486. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 under a structured rule and H.R. 3486 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
9/11/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 682. (consideration: CR H4242)
9/15/25Received in the Senate.