House bill · H.R. 3242 (119th Congress)
Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act of 2025
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Brad Knott (U.S. Representative, NC-13, Republican)
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Summary
Would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to add federal criminal penalties for people who are unlawfully present in the United States and are convicted of crimes.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
34
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- Addison P. McDowell
- Andy Barr
- Andy Biggs
- Ashley Hinson
- Barry Moore
- Brian J. Mast
- Brian Jack
- Chip Roy
- Chuck Edwards
- Craig A. Goldman
- David Rouzer
- Derek Schmidt
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- Elise M. Stefanik
- Gabe Evans
- Harriet M. Hageman
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Josh Brecheen
- Mark B. Messmer
- Mark Harris
- Marlin A. Stutzman
- Michael Baumgartner
- Mike Collins
- Mike Haridopolos
- Mike Kennedy
- Pat Harrigan
- Pete Stauber
- Richard Hudson
- Richard McCormick
- Robert F. Onder, Jr.
- Russell Fry
- Tim Moore
- Troy Downing
- Troy E. Nehls
- Wesley Hunt
Full history
- May 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- May 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
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- May 7, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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