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119-hr-134119th Congress

Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act

Sponsored By: Representative Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would make noncitizens who commit sexual assault subject to mandatory detention, denial of admission, and deportation. It inserts a new "sexual assault" ground across key parts of the Immigration and Nationality Act so convictions, admissions, or acts that meet the legal definition trigger detention, inadmissibility, or removal.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Stricter immigration penalties for sexual assault

If enacted, the bill would make noncitizens convicted of, or admitting to, sexual-assault offenses inadmissible. It would also make those noncitizens deportable. It would expand mandatory detention for inadmissible noncitizens. Detention would apply if a person is charged with or arrested for a sexual-assault offense. Detention would also apply if the person is convicted of sexual assault or admits acts that meet its elements. The bill cross-references the definition in section 214(d)(3)(A). These changes would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]

FL • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 1/3/2025

  • Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 1/3/2025

  • Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/3/2025

  • Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 1/3/2025

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/3/2025

  • Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 1/3/2025

  • Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 1/9/2025

  • Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/9/2025

  • Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 1/14/2025

  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/17/2025

Roll Call Votes

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