To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseAdditional sponsors: Mr. Gill of Texas and Mrs. Luna
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Mrs. Bice (for herself, Mr. Knott, Mr. Zinke, and Mr. …
On Passage
Stop Illegal Entry Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
Increases penalties for illegal entry from 2 to 5 years imprisonment and adds mandatory minimum 5-year sentence (up to life) for illegal entrants who subsequently commit crimes punishable by over 1 year.
Who Benefits and How
Border security gains stronger deterrence against illegal entry. Public safety benefits from enhanced penalties for criminal aliens. Immigration enforcement gains harsher sentencing tools.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Illegal entrants face significantly increased penalties. Those who commit subsequent crimes face mandatory minimums. Federal prison system handles increased sentences.
Key Provisions
- Increases illegal entry penalty from 2 to 5 years
- Mandatory minimum 5 years for illegal entrants convicted of subsequent crimes
- Life imprisonment possible for serious subsequent crimes
- Amends Section 275 of Immigration and Nationality Act
- Also increases reentry penalties under Section 276
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Increases criminal penalties for illegal entry and reentry with subsequent criminal convictions
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Deter illegal entry through enhanced criminal penalties"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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