H.R. 3984: Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025, proposes changes to the inspection process for individuals seeking admission into the United States. It aims to amend section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which governs how applicants for admission are inspected and evaluated.

Key Changes Proposed in the Bill

• Removal of Exceptions: The bill seeks to eliminate certain exceptions that currently apply to specific groups of applicants. This includes removing provisions that prevent the application of expedited removal procedures to certain individuals who might have otherwise been exempt.
• Adjustments to Criteria: The proposed changes would streamline the criteria under which individuals can be found inadmissible. Notably, the bill suggests removing specific references to prior grounds of inadmissibility, namely those related to specific sections of the law that pertain to misrepresentation and documentation (section 212(a)(6)(C) and section 212(a)(7)). Instead, it consolidates these into a broader reference.
• Continuous Physical Presence Requirement: The bill eliminates provisions that allow individuals to demonstrate continuous physical presence in the United States for a specified period in order to avoid expedited removal. This means that if enacted, applicants would not be able to assert past presence in the U.S. as a defense against expedited removal processes.
• Redesignation of Subprovisions: The legislation also includes technical changes such as the redesignation of certain subparagraphs within the existing law to reflect the amendments made by this bill.

Overall, the Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025 aims to make the process of admitting individuals into the U.S. more efficient by tightening the rules around inspections and removing exceptions that currently apply to certain applicants.

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