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S. 5 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
54 members · Left 1 · Center 3 · Right 50 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd (R-AL) (Introduced 01/06/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.59 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 54 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | — |
| Latest Action | 01/29/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-1. |
| Roll Call Votes | 5 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Public Law: Public Law 119-1
Public Law (01/29/2025)
Laken Riley Act
This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person. The act also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.
Under this act, DHS must detain an individual who (1) is unlawfully present in the United States or did not possess the necessary documents when applying for admission; and (2) has been charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of the above crimes.
The act also authorizes state governments to sue for injunctive relief over certain immigration-related decisions or alleged failures by the federal government if the decision or failure caused the state or its residents harm, including financial harm of more than $100. Specifically, the state government may sue the federal government over a
S5 ENR: Laken Riley Act U.S. Senate 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. One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America1st SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty fiveS. 5IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Laken Riley Act.
2.Detention of certain aliens who commit theftSection 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)—(A)in subparagraph (C), by striking or;(B)in subparagraph (D), by striking the comma at the end and inserting , or; and(C)by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:(E)(i)is inadmissible under paragraph (6)(A), (6)(C), or (7) of section 212(a); and(ii)is charged with, is arrested for, is convicted of, admits having committed, or admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of any burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, or assault of a law enforcement officer offense, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person,;(2)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); and(3)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)DefinitionFor purposes of paragraph (1)(E), the terms burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, and serious bodily injury have the meanings given such terms in the jurisdiction in which the acts occurred.(3)DetainerThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue a detainer for an alien described in paragraph (1)(E) and, if the alien is not otherwise detained by Federal, State, or local officials, shall effectively and expeditiously take custody of the alien..3.Enforcement by attorney general of a State(a)Inspection of applicants for admissionSection 235(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and(2)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:(3)Enforcement by attorney general of a StateThe attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the detention and removal requirements under paragraph (1) or (2) that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this paragraph to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this paragraph, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(b)Apprehension and detention of aliensSection 236 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226), as amended by this Act, is further amended—(1)in subsection (e)—(A)by striking or release; and(B)by striking grant, revocation, or denial and insert revocation or denial; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(f)Enforcement by attorney general of a StateThe attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging an action or decision by the Attorney General or Secretary of Homeland Security under this section to release any alien or grant bond or parole to any alien that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Attorney General or Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subsection to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subsection, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(c)PenaltiesSection 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1253) is amended by adding at the end the following:(e)Enforcement by attorney general of a StateThe attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the requirement to discontinue granting visas to citizens, subjects, nationals, and residents as described in subsection (d) that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of State on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subsection to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subsection, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(d)Certain classes of aliensSection 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)) is amended—(1)by striking Attorney General each place such term appears and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security; and (2)by adding at the end the following:(C)The attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the limitation under subparagraph (A) that parole solely be granted on a case-by-case basis and solely for urgent humanitarian reasons or a significant public benefit, that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subparagraph to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subparagraph, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(e)DetentionSection 241(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(a)(2)) is amended—(1)by striking During the removal period, and inserting the following: (A)In generalDuring the removal period,; and (2)by adding at the end the following:(B)Enforcement by attorney general of a StateThe attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the detention requirement under subparagraph (A) that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subparagraph to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subparagraph, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(f)Limit on injunctive reliefSection 242(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1252(f)) is amended by adding at the end following: (3)Certain actionsParagraph (1) shall not apply to an action brought pursuant to section 235(b)(3), subsections (e) or (f) of section 236, or section 241(a)(2)(B)..Speaker of the House of RepresentativesVice President of the United States and President of the Senate
119 S5 ES: Laken Riley Act U.S. Senate 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. 119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 5IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Laken Riley Act.
2.Detention of certain aliens who commit theftSection 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)—(A)in subparagraph (C), by striking or;(B)in subparagraph (D), by striking the comma at the end and inserting , or; and(C)by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:(E)(i)is inadmissible under paragraph (6)(A), (6)(C), or (7) of section 212(a); and(ii)is charged with, is arrested for, is convicted of, admits having committed, or admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of any burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, or assault of a law enforcement officer offense, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person,;(2)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); and(3)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)DefinitionFor purposes of paragraph (1)(E), the terms burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, and serious bodily injury have the meanings given such terms in the jurisdiction in which the acts occurred.(3)DetainerThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue a detainer for an alien described in paragraph (1)(E) and, if the alien is not otherwise detained by Federal, State, or local officials, shall effectively and expeditiously take custody of the alien..3.Enforcement by attorney general of a State(a)Inspection of applicants for admissionSection 235(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and(2)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:(3)Enforcement by attorney general of a StateThe attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the detention and removal requirements under paragraph (1) or (2) that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this paragraph to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this paragraph, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(b)Apprehension and detention of aliensSection 236 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226), as amended by this Act, is further amended—(1)in subsection (e)—(A)by striking or release; and(B)by striking grant, revocation, or denial and insert revocation or denial; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(f)Enforcement by attorney general of a StateThe attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging an action or decision by the Attorney General or Secretary of Homeland Security under this section to release any alien or grant bond or parole to any alien that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Attorney General or Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subsection to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subsection, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(c)PenaltiesSection 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1253) is amended by adding at the end the following:(e)Enforcement by attorney general of a StateThe attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the requirement to discontinue granting visas to citizens, subjects, nationals, and residents as described in subsection (d) that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of State on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subsection to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subsection, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(d)Certain classes of aliensSection 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)) is amended—(1)by striking Attorney General each place such term appears and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security; and (2)by adding at the end the following:(C)The attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the limitation under subparagraph (A) that parole solely be granted on a case-by-case basis and solely for urgent humanitarian reasons or a significant public benefit, that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subparagraph to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subparagraph, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(e)DetentionSection 241(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(a)(2)) is amended—(1)by striking During the removal period, and inserting the following: (A)In generalDuring the removal period,; and (2)by adding at the end the following:(B)Enforcement by attorney general of a StateThe attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the detention requirement under subparagraph (A) that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subparagraph to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subparagraph, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(f)Limit on injunctive reliefSection 242(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1252(f)) is amended by adding at the end following: (3)Certain actionsParagraph (1) shall not apply to an action brought pursuant to section 235(b)(3), subsections (e) or (f) of section 236, or section 241(a)(2)(B)..Passed the Senate January 20, 2025.Secretary
119 S5 PCS: Laken Riley Act U.S. Senate 2025-01-07 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. IICalendar No. 1119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 5IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 6, 2025Mrs. Britt (for herself, Mr. Risch, Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Lee, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Wicker, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Thune, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Grassley, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Moreno, Mr. Moran, Mr. Graham, Mr. Budd, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Collins, Mr. Daines, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Sheehy, Mr. Banks, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Mullin, and Mr. Hagerty) introduced the following bill; which was read the first timeJanuary 7, 2025Read the second time and placed on the calendarA BILLTo require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Laken Riley Act.
2.Detention of certain aliens who commit theftSection 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)—(A)in subparagraph (C), by striking or;(B)in subparagraph (D), by striking the comma at the end and inserting , or; and(C)by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:(E)(i)is inadmissible under paragraph (6)(A), (6)(C), or (7) of section 212(a); and(ii)is charged with, is arrested for, is convicted of, admits having committed, or admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of any burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting offense,;(2)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); and(3)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)DefinitionFor purposes of paragraph (1)(E), the terms burglary, theft, larceny, and shoplifting have the meaning given such terms in the jurisdiction in which the acts occurred.(3)DetainerThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue a detainer for an alien described in paragraph (1)(E) and, if the alien is not otherwise detained by Federal, State, or local officials, shall effectively and expeditiously take custody of the alien..3.Enforcement by attorney general of a State(a)Inspection of applicants for admissionSection 235(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and(2)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:(3)Enforcement by attorney general of a StateThe attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the detention and removal requirements under paragraph (1) or (2) that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this paragraph to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this paragraph, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(b)Apprehension and detention of aliensSection 236 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226), as amended by this Act, is further amended—(1)in subsection (e)—(A)by striking or release; and(B)by striking grant, revocation, or denial and insert revocation or denial; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(f)Enforcement by attorney general of a StateThe attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging an action or decision by the Attorney General or Secretary of Homeland Security under this section to release any alien or grant bond or parole to any alien that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Attorney General or Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subsection to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subsection, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(c)PenaltiesSection 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1253) is amended by adding at the end the following:(e)Enforcement by attorney general of a StateThe attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the requirement to discontinue granting visas to citizens, subjects, nationals, and residents as described in subsection (d) that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of State on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subsection to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subsection, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(d)Certain classes of aliensSection 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)) is amended—(1)by striking Attorney General each place such term appears and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security; and (2)by adding at the end the following:(C)The attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the limitation under subparagraph (A) that parole solely be granted on a case-by-case basis and solely for urgent humanitarian reasons or a significant public benefit, that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subparagraph to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subparagraph, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(e)DetentionSection 241(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(a)(2)) is amended—(1)by striking During the removal period, and inserting the following: (A)In generalDuring the removal period,; and (2)by adding at the end the following:(B)Enforcement by attorney general of a StateThe attorney general of a State, or other authorized State officer, alleging a violation of the detention requirement under subparagraph (A) that harms such State or its residents shall have standing to bring an action against the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of such State or the residents of such State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief. The court shall advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of a civil action filed under this subparagraph to the greatest extent practicable. For purposes of this subparagraph, a State or its residents shall be considered to have been harmed if the State or its residents experience harm, including financial harm in excess of $100..(f)Limit on injunctive reliefSection 242(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1252(f)) is amended by adding at the end following: (3)Certain actionsParagraph (1) shall not apply to an action brought pursuant to section 235(b)(3), subsections (e) or (f) of section 236, or section 241(a)(2)(B)..January 7, 2025Read the second time and placed on the calendar
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 01/06/2025 | Senate | Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. |
| 01/07/2025 | Senate | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1. |
| 01/08/2025 | Senate | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S46) |
| 01/08/2025 | Senate | Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S46) |
| 01/09/2025 | Senate | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S70) |
| 01/09/2025 | Senate | Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 9. Record Vote Number: 1. (CR S73) |
| 01/13/2025 | Senate | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S83) |
| 01/13/2025 | Senate | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 10. Record Vote Number: 2. (CR S87) |
| 01/13/2025 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by motion. |
| 01/14/2025 | Senate | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S130) |
| 01/15/2025 | Senate | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S161-182) |
| 01/15/2025 | Senate | Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S182) |
| 01/16/2025 | Senate | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S198-218) |
| 01/17/2025 | Senate | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S237-241) |
| 01/17/2025 | Senate | Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 35. Record Vote Number: 5. (CR S240) |
| 01/20/2025 | Senate | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S246-251) |
| 01/20/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 35. Record Vote Number: 7. |
| 01/20/2025 | Senate | Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 35. Record Vote Number: 7. (text: CR S250-251) |
| 01/21/2025 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 01/21/2025 | House floor actions | Received in the House. |
| 01/21/2025 | House floor actions | Held at the desk. |
| 01/21/2025 | House floor actions | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 53 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 471 and S. 5. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 471 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of S. 5 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to commit. |
| 01/22/2025 | House floor actions | Rule H. Res. 53 passed House. |
| 01/22/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 53. (consideration: CR H277-284) |
| 01/22/2025 | House floor actions | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 471 and S. 5. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 471 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of S. 5 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to commit. |
| 01/22/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 5. |
| 01/22/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 01/22/2025 | House floor actions | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on S. 5, 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. |
| 01/22/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H285-286) |
| 01/22/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 156 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR H277-278) |
| 01/22/2025 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 156 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR H277-278) |
| 01/22/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 01/23/2025 | Library of Congress | Presented to President. |
| 01/23/2025 | House floor actions | Presented to President. |
| 01/29/2025 | Library of Congress | Signed by President. |
| 01/29/2025 | Library of Congress | Signed by President. |
| 01/29/2025 | Library of Congress | Became Public Law No: 119-1. |
| 01/29/2025 | Library of Congress | Became Public Law No: 119-1. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Laken Riley Act |
| Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text | Laken Riley Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed Senate | Laken Riley Act |
| Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text | Laken Riley Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. |
| Amendment | Sponsor | Purpose | Latest Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 1 | Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] | ||
| SAMDT 2 | Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] | ||
| SAMDT 3 | Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] | ||
| SAMDT 4 | Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] | ||
| SAMDT 5 | Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] | ||
| SAMDT 6 | Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] | ||
| SAMDT 7 | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] | ||
| SAMDT 8 | Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] | To include crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury to the list of offenses that, if committed by an inadmissible alien, require mandatory detention. | 01/20/2025 Amendment SA 8, as amended, agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 24. Record Vote Number: 6. |
| SAMDT 9 | Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] | ||
| SAMDT 10 | Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] | ||
| SAMDT 11 | Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] | ||
| SAMDT 12 | Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] | ||
| SAMDT 13 | Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] | ||
| SAMDT 14 | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | To expand the list of criminal offenses that subject inadmissible aliens to mandatory detention. | 01/15/2025 Amendment SA 14 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 25. Record Vote Number: 3. |
| SAMDT 15 | Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] | ||
| SAMDT 16 | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] | ||
| SAMDT 17 | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] | ||
| SAMDT 18 | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] | ||
| SAMDT 19 | Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] | ||
| SAMDT 20 | Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] | ||
| SAMDT 21 | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] | ||
| SAMDT 22 | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | ||
| SAMDT 23 | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | To strike the section that authorizes State attorneys general to sue Federal immigration authorities for alleged violations relating to the detention of aliens. | 01/15/2025 Amendment SA 23 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 49. Record Vote Number: 4. |
| SAMDT 24 | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | ||
| SAMDT 25 | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | ||
| SAMDT 26 | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | ||
| SAMDT 27 | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | ||
| SAMDT 28 | Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] | ||
| SAMDT 29 | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | ||
| SAMDT 30 | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | ||
| SAMDT 31 | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | ||
| SAMDT 32 | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | ||
| SAMDT 33 | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | ||
| SAMDT 34 | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | ||
| SAMDT 35 | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | ||
| SAMDT 36 | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | ||
| SAMDT 37 | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | ||
| SAMDT 38 | Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] | ||
| SAMDT 39 | Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] | ||
| SAMDT 40 | Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] | ||
| SAMDT 41 | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] | ||
| SAMDT 42 | Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] | ||
| SAMDT 43 | Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] | ||
| SAMDT 44 | Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] | ||
| SAMDT 45 | Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] | ||
| SAMDT 46 | Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] | ||
| SAMDT 47 | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | ||
| SAMDT 48 | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | ||
| SAMDT 49 | Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] | ||
| SAMDT 50 | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] | ||
| SAMDT 51 | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] | ||
| SAMDT 52 | Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] | ||
| SAMDT 53 | Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] | ||
| SAMDT 54 | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | ||
| SAMDT 55 | Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] | ||
| SAMDT 56 | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] | ||
| SAMDT 57 | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] | ||
| SAMDT 58 | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] | ||
| SAMDT 59 | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | ||
| SAMDT 60 | Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] | ||
| SAMDT 61 | Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] | ||
| SAMDT 62 | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] | ||
| SAMDT 63 | Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] | ||
| SAMDT 64 | Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] | ||
| SAMDT 65 | Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] | ||
| SAMDT 66 | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] | ||
| SAMDT 67 | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] | ||
| SAMDT 68 | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] | ||
| SAMDT 69 | Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] | ||
| SAMDT 70 | Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] | ||
| SAMDT 71 | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] | ||
| SAMDT 72 | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] | ||
| SAMDT 73 | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] | ||
| SAMDT 74 | Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] | ||
| SAMDT 75 | Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] | ||
| SAMDT 76 | Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] | ||
| SAMDT 77 | Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] | ||
| SAMDT 78 | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | ||
| SAMDT 79 | Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] | ||
| SAMDT 80 | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] | ||
| SAMDT 81 | Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] | ||
| SAMDT 82 | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | ||
| SAMDT 83 | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | ||
| SAMDT 84 | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] | ||
| SAMDT 85 | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | ||
| SAMDT 86 | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | ||
| SAMDT 87 | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | ||
| SAMDT 88 | Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] | ||
| SAMDT 89 | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] | ||
| SAMDT 90 | Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] | ||
| SAMDT 91 | Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] | ||
| SAMDT 92 | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | ||
| SAMDT 93 | Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] | ||
| SAMDT 94 | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] |
* = Original cosponsor
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Policy Area: Immigration
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