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The House passed the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, which expands the reasons non-citizens can be barred from entering or removed from the United States. The bill passed with a bipartisan majority, supported by all voting Republicans and 61 Democrats.
This vote was on the passage of H.R. 30, a bill that targets non-citizens who have committed sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse. The legislation expands the categories of people considered 'inadmissible' to the U.S. and 'deportable' if they are already in the country. Specifically, it clarifies that convictions or admissions of sex offenses and crimes related to domestic violence are explicit grounds for removal from the United States. In the House of Representatives, a vote 'On Passage' is the final step to approve a bill's text before it is sent to the other chamber. It requires a simple majority of those voting to pass. This specific vote followed a failed 'Motion to Recommit,' which was a final attempt by the opposing party to send the bill back to a committee to change its language. The bill passed with a total of 274 votes in favor, representing a bipartisan coalition. While Republicans were unanimous in their support, about 29% of the Democratic caucus also joined them to pass the measure. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it has been referred to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration.
The bill has been sent to the Senate, where it was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This bill addresses public safety concerns by making it easier to deport non-citizens who commit crimes involving domestic violence or sexual assault, which are high-priority enforcement areas.
Who’s affected. Non-citizens with criminal histories: Individuals convicted of domestic violence or sex offenses would face immediate grounds for deportation and be barred from re-entering the country. · Victims of domestic violence: Supporters argue the bill provides greater protection for victims by ensuring their abusers can be removed from the country. · Immigration enforcement agencies: ICE and other authorities would have expanded legal authority to prioritize these specific criminal categories for removal.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was split, with a majority (147) opposing the bill and 61 members voting in favor.
Republicans. The Republican caucus was united in support, with 215 members voting 'yea' and none voting 'nay'.
On Passage
Jan 16, 2025
The House passed the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, which expands the reasons non-citizens can be barred from entering or removed from the United States.
The bill passed with a bipartisan majority, supported by all voting Republicans and 61 Democrats.
This was the final vote in the House of Representatives to approve the bill. A 'yea' vote supported making these changes to immigration law, while a 'nay' vote opposed the specific language of this bill.
The bill has been sent to the Senate, where it was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
This bill addresses public safety concerns by making it easier to deport non-citizens who commit crimes involving domestic violence or sexual assault, which are high-priority enforcement areas.
The bill passed with a bipartisan majority, as all voting Republicans supported the measure along with a significant minority of Democrats.
The Democratic caucus was split, with a majority (147) opposing the bill and 61 members voting in favor.
The Republican caucus was united in support, with 215 members voting 'yea' and none voting 'nay'.
The chamber's single independent member voted in favor of the bill.