United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 8709 (117th)
Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act
Introduced
12 August 2022
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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Summary
Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize immigration enforcement actions relating to certain groups of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law), including those who (1) were apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020, (2) have been convicted or charged with any criminal offense, (3) are deportable or removable on grounds related to crime or security, or (4) have abused any public benefits program.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 12 August 2022
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Introduced in House · EN · 12 August 2022
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 12 August 2022
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8709
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/hr/8709