Bills · HR 31
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 31Violent crimeLaw enforcement officers
POLICE Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it changes immigration law to add a new and significant consequence for non-citizens who assault law enforcement officers. If passed, it means that even if an existing state or federal law already punishes assault, a non-citizen would face the additional penalty of potentially being forced to leave the U.S.
Voters should care because it impacts both immigration policy and public safety. It could lead to more deportations and change how certain crimes are handled for non-citizens. The bill aims to increase protections for those in uniform, while critics might raise questions about the fairness of adding an immigration penalty on top of criminal penalties, or concerns about how 'assault' might be interpreted in different jurisdictions.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Makes the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense for any non-citizen convicted of, or who admits to, such an act.
This provision creates a new, specific ground for deportation tied to a particular crime, directly impacting immigration enforcement policy.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that the assault must occur while the officer is performing duties, because of their duties, or because of their status as an officer.
These circumstances clarify when the new deportation rule would apply, linking it directly to the officer's role.
PROVISION 03
Broadly defines 'law enforcement officer' to include firefighters and other first responders, in addition to traditional police functions.
This expansive definition means the new deportation ground would apply to assaults against a wide range of emergency personnel.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit annual public reports on the number of non-citizens deported under this new provision.
This ensures transparency and provides data on the implementation and impact of the new deportation ground.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 18
R· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
39
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 18 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 31
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 31Violent crimeLaw enforcement officers
POLICE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
18
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
