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119th Congress · H.R. 3486 · Passed Origin

Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

Stop Illegal Reentry Act This bill establishes or increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who illegally enter the United States and then commit a felony or illegally reenter the United States. The bill establishes a mandatory minimum prison term of 5 years and allows a life sentence for an individual who (1) improperly enters, or attempts to improperly enter, the United States; and (2) is subsequently convicted of a felony. The bill increases the maximum term of imprisonment from 2 years to 5 years for repeated improper entry. The bill also increases from 2 years to 10 years the maximum term of imprisonment for an individual who had been denied entry into or removed from the United States and who later enters or attempts to enter without prior approval. The bill increases the maximum term of imprisonment from 10 to 15 years if such an individual was convicted of three or more specified types of misdemeanors before removal. An individual who had been denied entry or removed three or more times and who later enters or attempts to enter the United States shall be fined, imprisoned for up to 10 years, or both. The bill establishes a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 years and allows a life sentence for an individual who was convicted of a felony before removal, or convicted of illegal reentry at least two times before removal, and who subsequently enters or tries to enter the United States.

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SubjectsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsImmigration status and proceduresViolent crime
Sponsor
Stephanie I. Bice, R-OK-5
3 terms · @RepBice
2402 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3605 · 202-225-2132
Cosponsors (5)
  • Brad Knott, R-NC-13Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored May 19, 2025 · 1 term · @RepKnott
  • Ryan K. Zinke, R-MT-1Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored May 19, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepRyanZinke
  • Derek L. Schmidt, R-KS-2Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored May 19, 2025 · 1 term · @repderekschmidt
  • Brandon G. Gill, R-TX-26
    Co-sponsored Jun 3, 2025 · 1 term · @repbrandongill
  • Anna P. Luna, R-FL-13
    Co-sponsored Jun 3, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepLuna
Committees (1)
  • Judiciary Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jul 15, 2025
Actions (20)
  1. Sep 15, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate.
  2. Sep 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Sep 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 264). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4242)
  4. Sep 11, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 264). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4242: 4)
  5. Sep 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4250)
  6. Sep 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3486, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  7. Sep 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. Sep 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3486.
  9. Sep 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 and H.R. 3486. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 under a structured rule and H.R. 3486 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  10. Sep 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 682. (consideration: CR H4242)
  11. Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Rule H. Res. 682 passed House.
  12. Sep 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 682 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 and H.R. 3486. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 under a structured rule and H.R. 3486 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  13. Jul 15, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 163.
  14. Jul 15, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-200.
  15. Jul 15, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-200.
  16. May 21, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 10.
  17. May 21, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  18. May 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  19. May 19, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  20. May 19, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
Known as

Stop Illegal Entry Act

IntroducedMay 19, 2025
Policy areaImmigration
RelatedH.Res. 682

Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 84 (Monday, May 19, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. BICE:H.R. 3486.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all Laws whichshall be necessary and proper for carryinginto Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.[Page H2147]
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