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H.R. 1459 (103rd)

Criminal Aliens Deportation Act of 1993

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Introduced

24 March 1993

Last action

23 February 1994 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-5], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], LAMAR SMITH, Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-21], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38], Rep. Hancock, Mel [R-MO-7], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], ED ROYCE, Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Zeliff, William H., Jr. [R-NH-1], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27], Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1], Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], DANA ROHRABACHER, Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-13], Rep. Miller, Dan [R-FL-13], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Baker, Bill [R-CA-10], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

26 August 2025

Immigration

Summary

Criminal Aliens Deportation Act of 1993 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the definition of "aggravated felony." Provides for the expedited deportation of aliens convicted of aggravated felonies. Authorizes U.S. district courts, upon the Attorney General's request, to issue a deportation order at such an alien's sentencing. Restricts certain deportation defenses. Revises penalties for failing to depart, or reentering, after a final deportation order. Expands forfeiture provisions for smuggling or harboring illegal aliens.

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Timeline

  1. 24 March 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 March 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E749-751)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 March 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 March 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 2 April 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.

    Source: Committee

  6. 23 February 1994

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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