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Stricter Immigration Rules for Sex Offenders and Domestic Abusers

This act amends immigration law to prevent the entry and facilitate the deportation of individuals who have committed sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or violated protection orders. The goal is to enhance public safety, especially for women and children, by removing dangerous individuals from the country.
Key points
Individuals convicted of or admitting to sex offenses will be inadmissible to the U.S.
Individuals convicted of domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or violating protection orders will also be inadmissible.
Aliens who have committed sex offenses will be deportable from the U.S.
The definition of domestic violence in immigration law will be expanded to cover more cases.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-09-18
63%
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Against 158
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7909
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2024-04-09
Voting date: 2024-09-18
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 429