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BillHR 3242 · 119

Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act of 2025

Introduced
May 7, 2025
Cosponsors
34
Traction
0
Last Action
May 7, 2025

Bill Summary

Increases penalties for undocumented immigrants who commit felonies, and requires their deportation after serving their sentence. Requires the government to detain these individuals until they are deported.

Sponsored By

Brad Knott
Republican · North Carolina · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 7, 2025
  3. May 7, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects undocumented immigrants who have been convicted of felonies, subjecting them to increased penalties and mandatory deportation. It also impacts federal immigration authorities, who would be required to detain and deport these individuals.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
35backers
  • Republican35
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (34)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedMay 7, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 7, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.