H.R. 661 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Sarah's Law
H.R. 661 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the Sarah's Law, was introduced on Jan 31, 2023, sponsored by Randy Feenstra with 57 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 57
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Sarah's Law This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Sarah’s Law
Sponsor
Randy Feenstra (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 57 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 31, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 366. (Apr 5, 2024)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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