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119-hr-9361119th Congress

Worst of the Worst Act

Sponsored By: Representative Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a public, searchable database of released criminal aliens. The bill would require the Department of Homeland Security, acting through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to publish basic identifying details for people released under 8 U.S.C. 1226(c)(1).

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  • Lists the specific data to appear for each person: a photograph, name, a general physical description including height and weight, the jurisdiction where they were released, the release date, and which subparagraph of paragraph (1) applies.
  • Makes records searchable by an individual's name and by the jurisdiction that released them, giving the public direct access to release information.
  • Clarifies that the database applies to aliens described in paragraph (1) of Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, specifying the statutory scope and source of the data.
  • Requires DHS, through ICE, to create and maintain the database within 180 days of enactment.

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Public list of released noncitizens

The bill would require the Secretary of Homeland Security, through the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to create and maintain a public database within 180 days of enactment. The database would list for each noncitizen described in paragraph (1) who is released from custody: a photograph; the person’s name; a short physical description including height and weight; the jurisdiction and date of release; and which subparagraph of paragraph (1) applies. The database would be searchable by the person’s name and by the jurisdiction of release. The public would be able to access this information. This could help public safety and local officials but could also harm privacy and reputations of the people listed.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

SC • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 7/9/2026

  • Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/9/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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