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H.R. 3242: Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act of 2025

The bill titled the "Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act of 2025" proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase criminal penalties for non-citizens who commit crimes while unlawfully present in the United States.

Key Changes Proposed by the Bill

The bill aims to amend existing laws concerning the penalties for certain crimes committed by unauthorized immigrants. Below are the main provisions:

1. Increased Penalties for Improper Entry

The bill would increase the minimum prison sentence for individuals who unlawfully enter the U.S. from 2 years to 5 years for those convicted of any crime punishable by more than one year of imprisonment.

2. Enhanced Penalties for Repeat Offenders

For non-citizens who have been ordered removed from the U.S. and unlawfully re-enter, the bill proposes increasing the minimum prison sentence from 2 years to 10 years.

3. Consequences of Conviction

If a non-citizen who has previously been removed commits a crime resulting in conviction for an aggravated felony or any other felony recognized by the jurisdiction, the bill sets a minimum prison term of 10 years.
A similar increase applies if the convicted crime is punishable by more than one year of imprisonment.

4. Provisions for Fines

In addition to imprisonment, the bill allows for fines to be imposed under Title 18 of the United States Code for those individuals convicted under the provisions of this bill.

Overall Impact

The overall impact of the bill would be to impose stricter penalties on unauthorized immigrants who are convicted of crimes in the U.S., particularly targeting those who illegally enter or re-enter the country. It aims to enhance enforcement of immigration laws through increased incarceration times for specific criminal activities.