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Kate's Law: Increased Penalties for Illegal Reentry After Removal.

The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after being removed. The new provisions introduce harsher prison sentences and fines for specific categories of aliens, including those with criminal records.
Key points
The maximum prison sentence for illegal reentry is set at 5 years for general cases (replacing the previous lower limit implied by the amendment).
A penalty of up to 10 years in prison is introduced for individuals previously convicted of 3 or more drug or person-related misdemeanors, or a felony (other than an aggravated felony).
Mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years (up to 20 years) for those previously convicted of an 'aggravated felony' or convicted at least twice for illegal reentry.
A 10-year sentence, which cannot run concurrently with other sentences, is imposed for individuals removed under provisions related to terrorism or national security.
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Print number: 118_S_2091
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-06-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Kate's Law

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2091.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The maximum prison sentence for illegal reentry is set at 5 years for general cases (replacing the previous lower limit implied by the amendment).
  • A penalty of up to 10 years in prison is introduced for individuals previously convicted of 3 or more drug or person-related misdemeanors, or a felony (other than an aggravated felony).
  • Mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years (up to 20 years) for those previously convicted of an 'aggravated felony' or convicted at least twice for illegal reentry.
  • A 10-year sentence, which cannot run concurrently with other sentences, is imposed for individuals removed under provisions related to terrorism or national security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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