H.R. 7511 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Laken Riley Act
H.R. 7511 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 1, 2024, sponsored by Mike Collins with 78 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 1, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 78
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Laken Riley Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Collins (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 78 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 1, 2024
- Passed the HouseMar 7, 2024
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341. (Mar 11, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 7, 2024 · Passed251–170
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Laken Riley ActHouse · Mar 7, 2024
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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