FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4689.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2024-07-11.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- All non-detained individuals awaiting immigration proceedings must be continuously subject to GPS monitoring until the proceedings conclude or until removal.
- A mandatory curfew is established: individuals must remain at their compliant home address between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
- Failure to comply with any release condition (e.g., violating curfew or tampering with GPS) will result in an immediate removal order issued in absentia.
- Release under the Alternatives to Detention program is restricted, only permitted when all available detention beds are filled and all reasonable efforts to detain the individual have been exhausted.
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:
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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 2025-12-26.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.