H.R. 29 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Laken Riley Act
H.R. 29 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Mike Collins with 54 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 54
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Groups that lobbied
- 1
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: 1 Democrat, 53 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the HouseJan 7, 2025
- 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. 10. (Feb 10, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jan 7, 2025 · Passed264–159
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Laken Riley ActHouse · Jan 7, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
1 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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