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Amendments · SAMDT 5281
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 5281
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the apprehension and deportation of adult illegal aliens convicted of rape, murder, or sexual abuse of a minor after illegally entering the United States.
PROPOSED APR 22· LAST ACTION APR 22
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
APR 22
“Amendment SA 5281 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 92.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment creates a special placeholder in the federal budget to pay for finding and deporting non-citizens who entered the country illegally and were convicted of serious violent crimes like murder or rape. It requires that any money spent on these efforts must be offset so that it does not increase the national debt.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
Deficit-Neutral Requirement
It ensures that any increase in spending for these deportations must be balanced by cuts in other programs or increases in revenue.
POINT 02
Focus on Violent Crimes
The amendment specifically prioritizes resources for the removal of individuals convicted of the most severe offenses, such as murder and sexual abuse.
POINT 03
Unanimous Support
The 98-0 vote shows that despite deep divisions on immigration policy, both parties agree on prioritizing the deportation of this specific group of offenders.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· South Carolina
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ACTION TIMELINE
7 EVENTSAPR 22
Amendment SA 5281 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 92.
APR 22
Amendment SA 5281 proposed by Senator Graham. (consideration: CR S1908-1909)
APR 22
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 5281
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusADOPTED
ProposedApr 22, 2026
Last actionApr 22, 2026
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED APR 22, 2026
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 5281
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the apprehension and deportation of adult illegal aliens convicted of rape, murder, or sexual abuse of a minor after illegally entering the United States.
PROPOSED APR 22, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 22, 2026
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
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