S1640-118

Introduced

To provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in the enforcement of, the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced May 17, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in the enforcement of, the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors. The main policy domain is Criminal Justice, Immigration, Government Operations.

Who Benefits and How

law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section ide477cb74b75e4d6c818dc445e81d1981: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2023.
  • Section id59598B99C2BF4C799E65E7DEA8B6EB06: 2. State defined In this Act, the term State has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(36) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C....
  • Section idd185734c08ef45dab8ae83233082a3c7: 3. Federal affirmation of immigration law enforcement by States and political subdivisions of States Notwithstanding any other provision of law and reaffirming...
  • Section id7b9f4c4991784acbb2658d3bb18f5e77: 4. Listing of immigration violators in the national crime information center database Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the...
  • Section id694dd115c87a4b088e484bb5549faeef: 5. Federal custody of illegal aliens apprehended by State or local law enforcement Title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.) is...

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in the enforcement of, the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors.

Key Policy Areas

Criminal Justice, Immigration, Government Operations

Primary Purpose

This bill, To provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in the enforcement of, the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors.

Policy Domains

Criminal Justice Immigration Government Operations

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors
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law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors: ,
Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors
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federal implementing agencies: ,
law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
May 17, 2023

Mr. Tuberville (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn, and Mr. Cassidy) introduced …

Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Criminal Justice Immigration Government Operations
Actor Mappings
"secretary_of_homeland_security"
→ Secretary of Homeland Security
"secretary_of_health_and_human_services"
→ Secretary of Health and Human Services

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

2 terms
"illegal alien" §id694dd115c87a4b088e484bb5549faeef

an alien who— entered the United States without inspection or at any time or place other than that designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security

"illegal alien" §idfcd2636f94824cb2a67831e546656926

an alien who— entered the United States without inspection or at any time or place other than that designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security

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