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H.R. 875 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
24 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 24 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Moore, Barry (R-AL) (Introduced 01/31/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.65 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 24 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/27/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Passed House (06/26/2025)
Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025
This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.
The bar to admission shall apply to an individual who has been convicted of the offense or has admitted to having committed the acts which constitute the elements of the offense. As a ground for deportability, the individual must have been convicted of the offense.
119 HR 875 EH: Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 875
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025.
2.Inadmissibility and deportability related to driving while intoxicated or impaired (a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (J)Driving while intoxicated or impairedAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired, as those terms are defined under the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction, offense, or acts constituting the essential elements of the offense occurred (including an offense for driving while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or drugs), without regard to whether the conviction or offense is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under Federal, State, tribal, or local law, is inadmissible. . (b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G)Driving while intoxicated or impairedAny alien who has been convicted of an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired, as those terms are defined under the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred (including a conviction for driving while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or drugs), without regard to whether the conviction is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under Federal, State, tribal, or local law, is deportable.. Passed the House of Representatives June 26, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 875 IH: Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-31 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 875IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 31, 2025Mr. Moore of Alabama (for himself, Mr. Burlison, Mr. Downing, Mr. Gosar, Ms. Hageman, Ms. Mace, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Nehls, Mr. Ogles, Mr. Schmidt, Mr. Self, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida, Mr. Issa, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Gooden, Mr. Harris of North Carolina, Mr. Feenstra, and Mr. Gill of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act.
2.Inadmissibility and deportability related to driving while intoxicated or impaired (a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (J)Driving while intoxicated or impairedAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired, as those terms are defined under the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction, offense, or acts constituting the essential elements of the offense occurred (including an offense for driving while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or drugs), without regard to whether the conviction or offense is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under Federal, State, tribal, or local law, is inadmissible. . (b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G)Driving while intoxicated or impairedAny alien who has been convicted of an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired, as those terms are defined under the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred (including a conviction for driving while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or drugs), without regard to whether the conviction is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under Federal, State, tribal, or local law, is deportable..
119 HR 875 : Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 875IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 27 (legislative day, June 24), 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryAN ACTTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025.
2.Inadmissibility and deportability related to driving while intoxicated or impaired(a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (J)Driving while intoxicated or impairedAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired, as those terms are defined under the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction, offense, or acts constituting the essential elements of the offense occurred (including an offense for driving while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or drugs), without regard to whether the conviction or offense is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under Federal, State, tribal, or local law, is inadmissible. .(b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G)Driving while intoxicated or impairedAny alien who has been convicted of an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired, as those terms are defined under the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred (including a conviction for driving while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or drugs), without regard to whether the conviction is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under Federal, State, tribal, or local law, is deportable..Passed the House of Representatives June 26, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 875 RH: Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 19119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 875[Report No. 119–30]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 31, 2025Mr. Moore of Alabama (for himself, Mr. Burlison, Mr. Downing, Mr. Gosar, Ms. Hageman, Ms. Mace, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Nehls, Mr. Ogles, Mr. Schmidt, Mr. Self, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida, Mr. Issa, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Gooden, Mr. Harris of North Carolina, Mr. Feenstra, and Mr. Gill of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryMarch 21, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Brecheen, Mr. Biggs of Arizona, Mr. Tiffany, and Mr. ClineMarch 21, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 31, 2025A BILLTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025.
2.Inadmissibility and deportability related to driving while intoxicated or impaired(a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (J)Driving while intoxicated or impairedAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired, as those terms are defined under the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction, offense, or acts constituting the essential elements of the offense occurred (including an offense for driving while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or drugs), without regard to whether the conviction or offense is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under Federal, State, tribal, or local law, is inadmissible. .(b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G)Driving while intoxicated or impairedAny alien who has been convicted of an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired, as those terms are defined under the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred (including a conviction for driving while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or drugs), without regard to whether the conviction is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under Federal, State, tribal, or local law, is deportable..March 21, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/31/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/31/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 02/26/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 02/26/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 03/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-30. |
| 03/21/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-30. |
| 03/21/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19. |
| 06/23/2025 | House floor actions | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 530 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875. |
| 06/26/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 530. (consideration: CR H2984-2989) |
| 06/26/2025 | House floor actions | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875. |
| 06/26/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 875. |
| 06/26/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 06/26/2025 | House floor actions | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 875, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| 06/26/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2993-2994) |
| 06/26/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 160 (Roll no. 183). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2984-2985) |
| 06/26/2025 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 160 (Roll no. 183). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2984-2985) |
| 06/26/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 06/27/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable. |
| Amendment | Sponsor | Purpose | Latest Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 38 | 06/26/2025 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Judiciary Committee | 06/27/2025 Referred To |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 03/21/2025 Reported By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 02/26/2025 Markup By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 01/31/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Immigration
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