H.R. 8709 · 117th Congress · House

Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Introduced
Aug 12, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize immigration enforcement actions relating to certain groups of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law), including those who (1) were apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020, (2) have been convicted or charged with any criminal offense,  (3) are deportable or removable on grounds related to crime or security, or (4) have abused any public benefits program.