H.R. 5759 · 117th Congress · House

BE GONE Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Introduced
Oct 27, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants Act or the BE GONE Act

This bill expands, for immigration purposes, the definition of aggravated felony to include sexual abuse, sexual assault, and aggravated sexual violence. (Under current law, a conviction for an aggravated felony is grounds for deportation and may bar an individual from other immigration-related benefits.)