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H.R. 29: Laken Riley Act

This bill, titled the "Laken Riley Act," proposes changes to immigration laws regarding the detention of certain aliens who are involved in theft-related offenses. Below is a summary of the key provisions of the bill:

1. Purpose of the Bill

The main aim of the Laken Riley Act is to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to take custody of non-citizens who have been charged with crimes related to theft, such as burglary, larceny, and shoplifting. It seeks to ensure that these individuals are detained and potentially removed from the country if they are already inadmissible under specific immigration regulations.

2. Key Provisions

Detention of Aliens:
Definition of Theft-Related Offenses:
- The bill includes a specific definition of burglary, theft, larceny, and shoplifting, referring to the laws of the jurisdiction where the act occurred.
State Attorney General's Role:
- The legislation allows state attorneys general to sue the Secretary of Homeland Security in cases where state residents are harmed by the release of aliens who should be detained under this law.
- This clause includes provisions for expediting any civil actions brought forth in such cases.
Enforcement and Compliance:
- The bill gives standing to state officials to enforce the provisions and mandates that the federal government complies with detention and removal requirements as outlined in the bill.
- It emphasizes ensuring that the procedure is followed to prevent the release of aliens who are charged with serious offenses.
Penalties for Non-Compliance:
- State attorneys general can also take legal action against the Secretary of State if there are violations of visa issuance rules that pertain to aliens involved in theft.
Modification of Procedures:
- The bill modifies how specific immigration procedures are handled to give more authority to state-level enforcement against aliens who have committed theft-related offenses.

3. Legal Framework Changes

The Laken Riley Act introduces amendments to various sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act, particularly those that deal with the detention and admissibility of non-citizens. It alters both the enforcement mechanisms at the federal and state levels for dealing with alien criminals, especially those charged with theft.

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Actions

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Date	Action
Feb. 10, 2025	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.
Feb. 06, 2025	Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jan. 08, 2025	Received in the Senate.
Jan. 07, 2025	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H61)
Jan. 07, 2025	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H53-61)
Jan. 07, 2025	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 29.
Jan. 07, 2025	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan. 07, 2025	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 159 (Roll no. 6). (text: CR H53-54)
Jan. 07, 2025	Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 159 (Roll no. 6). (text: CR H53-54)
Jan. 07, 2025	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 29, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan. 07, 2025	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan. 03, 2025	Introduced in House
Jan. 03, 2025	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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