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H.R. 875: Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act

The "Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act" is a legislative proposal aimed at modifying immigration law concerning individuals who have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated or impaired (DWI). The bill introduces two main changes to the existing Immigration and Nationality Act:

Inadmissibility for DUI/DWI Offenses

The bill amends Section 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to classify any non-citizen (referred to as "aliens" in legal terminology) who has been:

Convicted of driving while intoxicated or impaired.
Admits to having committed such an offense.
Admits to acts that would constitute the essential elements of a DUI/DWI offense.

Such individuals would be deemed inadmissible to the United States. This classification applies regardless of whether the offense is categorized as a misdemeanor or felony by federal, state, tribal, or local law.

Deportability for DUI/DWI Offenses

The bill also modifies Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish that any non-citizen who has been convicted of a DUI or DWI offense is subject to deportation. Similar to the inadmissibility section, this applies regardless of how the conviction is classified under relevant laws.

Definitions

The terms "driving while intoxicated" and "driving while impaired" would be defined by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the offense occurred, allowing for variations based on state laws regarding DUI/DWI offenses. This means that the legislative changes would be applicable based on the specific definitions and legal stipulations present in each state's laws.

Overall Impact

The primary effect of this bill would be to enhance the government's capability to limit entry into the U.S. and to increase the grounds for deportation for non-citizens involved in DUI or DWI offenses. The focus is on promoting road safety and reducing the potential risks associated with impaired driving by ensuring that those who have such convictions cannot remain in or enter the United States.

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Actions

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Date	Action
Mar. 21, 2025	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
Mar. 21, 2025	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-30.
Feb. 26, 2025	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb. 26, 2025	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan. 31, 2025	Introduced in House
Jan. 31, 2025	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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