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119-hr-5713119th Congress

Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

Sponsored By: Representative Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

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Summary

Expands expedited removal for criminal aliens. The bill would let the Department of Homeland Security use expedited removal for aliens convicted of a wide range of felonies, certain serious misdemeanors, and those linked to gangs, transnational criminal organizations, or designated terrorist groups.

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  • Families and children: The bill defines a “vulnerable group” to include people younger than 16, pregnant people, those with severe disabilities, and people over 65. It makes aliens convicted of listed crimes, including offenses against children, ineligible for asylum and other immigration relief.
  • Noncitizen defendants: Aliens convicted of any felony or specified misdemeanors would be subject to expanded detention rules and special removal proceedings designed to move cases quickly after a sentence.
  • Immigration enforcement and definitions: The bill shifts certain references from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security, broadens the legal definition of criminal gangs and transnational criminal organizations, and directs DHS to issue notices and initiate removal under the updated rules.

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Faster removals and more detention

If enacted, the bill would expand who can be placed in expedited removal and who must be held without bond. It would cover many incarcerated noncitizens with listed convictions and noncitizens who are gang members, tied to foreign terrorist groups, or convicted of felonies or specified serious misdemeanors. The bill would require special removal hearings at some jails and prisons to speed removal after a sentence ends and to avoid additional DHS detention. It would add statutory definitions for "criminal gang" and "member of a vulnerable group." The Secretary of Homeland Security would run these proceedings and must issue notices to appear; the bill also says the proceedings do not create new legal rights to sue the United States.

Noncitizens lose asylum and relief

If enacted, the bill would make an alien convicted of the listed crimes ineligible for asylum. This ineligibility would apply whether the person is jailed or in immigration proceedings. The bill would also bar those aliens from other immigration relief under the immigration laws, including relief under section 2242. The bill would remove a removal restriction in section 241(b)(3)(B) for these aliens.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/17/2025

  • Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/21/2025

  • Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 10/21/2025

  • Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 11/19/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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