Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
This bill (BE GONE Act) amends the Immigration and Nationality Act by adding “sexual assault” and “aggravated sexual violence” to the statutory definition of an aggravated felony. By expanding that definition, noncitizens convicted of those offenses would be subject to the immigration consequences associated with aggravated felonies, such as expedited removal and ineligibility for some forms of relief.
Public safety and enforcement versus civil-rights and family-separation concerns
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward and narrowly focused statutory amendment that clearly states its purpose and makes a direct change to the Immigration and Nationality Act by adding 'sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence' to the aggravated felony list.
This bill (BE GONE Act) amends the Immigration and Nationality Act by adding “sexual assault” and “aggravated sexual violence” to the statutory definition of an aggravated felony.
By expanding that definition, noncitizens convicted of those offenses would be subject to the immigration consequences associated with aggravated felonies, such as expedited removal and ineligibility for some forms of relief.
The text does not define those terms or address retroactivity or implementation details.
Content is narrow but politically sensitive; definitional vagueness and absence of bipartisan compromise reduce enactment odds.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward and narrowly focused statutory amendment that clearly states its purpose and makes a direct change to the Immigration and Nationality Act by adding 'sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence' to the aggravated felony list. The textual change is precise in placement but leaves open significant interpretive and implementation questions because it does not define the added terms or provide procedural, fiscal, or transitional guidance.
Public safety and enforcement versus civil-rights and family-separation concerns
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Public safety and enforcement versus civil-rights and family-separation concerns
Likely opposed overall.
Values accountability for sexual violence but is concerned about broad immigration consequences, family separation, and due process for noncitizens.
Worries the text lacks narrow definitions and safeguards.
Cautiously supportive but seeking safeguards.
Sees rationale for removing dangerous offenders, while worrying about overbreadth, administrative burdens, and fairness for long-term residents.
Wants clearer definitions and limited retroactivity.
Strongly supportive.
Views the bill as closing a loophole and strengthening immigration enforcement against serious offenders.
Prefers expedited removal and reduced judicial relief for aliens convicted of sexual crimes.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Still ahead
Still ahead
Still ahead
Content is narrow but politically sensitive; definitional vagueness and absence of bipartisan compromise reduce enactment odds.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Public safety and enforcement versus civil-rights and family-separation concerns
Content is narrow but politically sensitive; definitional vagueness and absence of bipartisan compromise reduce enactment odds.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward and narrowly focused statutory amendment that clearly states its purpose and makes a direct change to the Immigration and Nationality Act by addi…
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