S. 3933 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Laken Riley Act
S. 3933 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 12, 2024, sponsored by Katie Boyd Britt with 47 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
- Mar 12, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 47
- 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
Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 46 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 12, 2024
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Mar 12, 2024)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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