H.R. 31: Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2025 (119th Congress) Bill Summary

This bill, titled the "Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2025" or the "POLICE Act of 2025," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include provisions regarding the deportation of certain individuals who assault law enforcement officers. Below are the key elements of the bill:

Deportation for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers

The bill proposes that any non-citizen (referred to as "alien" in the bill) who has:

been convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer, or
admitted to committing acts that would be considered as assault under the law,

is subject to deportation. This applies specifically when the assault occurs under certain circumstances:

The officer was engaged in their official duties.
The assault was motivated by the officer's performance of their duties.
The assault targeted the officer because they are recognized as a law enforcement professional.

Definitions

The bill provides specific definitions to clarify key terms used:

Assault: Defined as per the jurisdiction where the act took place.
Law Enforcement Officer: Includes individuals authorized to enforce the law, such as police officers, those involved in the legal system, firefighters, and other first responders.

Annual Reporting Requirement

The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security provide an annual report to Congress. This report should include:

The number of non-citizens deported under the new provision for assaulting a law enforcement officer.

The report must also be made publicly accessible on the Department of Homeland Security's website.

Overall Intent

The overarching goal of the bill is to strengthen the legal framework surrounding the enforcement of immigration laws related to assaults on law enforcement officers, thereby enhancing protection for these officers during their duties.