The ALIEN Act (H.R. 9387)

Where This Stands

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this legislation would create a new financial liability for individuals convicted of illegal entry, potentially requiring them to pay to the government or other entities for costs incurred due to their presence.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Individuals convicted of illegal entry

These individuals would face potential court-ordered financial restitution for their unlawful entry and presence.

Federal Courts

Courts would be granted the legal authority to order restitution for immigration-related offenses.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill would allow federal courts to order individuals to pay for the costs associated with their and presence in the United States. It expands the existing federal criminal restitution statute to include specific immigration-related offenses.

Why It Matters

If passed, this legislation would create a new financial liability for individuals convicted of illegal entry, potentially requiring them to pay to the government or other entities for costs incurred due to their presence.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill change?

It allows federal judges to order defendants convicted of illegal entry into the U.S. to pay , which is money paid to compensate for losses or costs caused by the crime.

Who would be required to pay restitution under this act?

Individuals convicted of violating section 275(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (illegal entry) would be subject to court-ordered .

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Connected Entities

organizationHouse of Representatives“Committee to which the bill was referred”Map →

personGaetz“Representative who introduced the bill”Map →

locationUnited States“Unlawful entry and presence in the United States”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 9387“Bill number”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“Committee overseeing the bill”Map →

organization118th Congress“Congress during which the bill was introduced”Map →

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