Bills · S 363
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 363Immigration
STOP MADNESS Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would give the U.S. government a powerful new tool to pressure foreign countries on immigration issues. If it becomes law, it could lead to stricter enforcement against countries that do not cooperate with U.S. efforts to return their citizens, potentially reducing the number of people who remain in the U.S. after entering unlawfully. It could also deter foreign actors who profit from or enable illegal immigration by threatening their access to the U.S. financial system.
Without this bill, the U.S. relies on existing diplomatic and legal frameworks to encourage cooperation on repatriations and to combat illegal immigration facilitation, which may not always include the direct financial penalties authorized here. Voters should care because this bill could change international relations, impact the flow of migrants, and affect the economies of countries that are either uncooperative or actively involved in facilitating unlawful immigration.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the President to impose economic sanctions on foreign governments that refuse to take back their citizens who have unlawfully entered the United States.
This provision gives the U.S. a direct financial lever to compel foreign countries to cooperate on repatriation efforts.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the President to impose economic sanctions on foreign governments and foreign persons (individuals or entities) that knowingly help people enter the United States unlawfully.
This provision aims to disrupt and deter networks and actors involved in facilitating illegal immigration by targeting their financial access.
PROVISION 03
The sanctions described involve blocking all property and financial transactions of the targeted foreign governments or persons that are within or come into the U.S. financial system.
This defines the specific type of financial punishment that the President can enact, directly impacting the ability of sanctioned entities to conduct business or hold assets in the U.S.
PROVISION 04
Requires the President to submit reports to Congress regularly (every 180 days for 7 years) detailing actions taken under this act, including any sanctions imposed.
This ensures congressional oversight and accountability for the President's use of these new sanctioning powers.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 3
Introduced in Senate
FEB 3
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 363
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 3, 2025
Last actionFeb 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 3, 2025
Senate BillS 363Immigration
STOP MADNESS Act
INTRODUCED FEB 3, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
5
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