**House Republicans Reject Bill to Shield Women from Violent Offenders**

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House Republicans Block Law to Protect Women from Violent Offenders

In a recent congressional vote, House Republicans rejected a proposed law aimed at keeping women and children safe from violent criminals who do not have legal permission to stay in the United States. The measure, called the "Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act," aimed to establish stricter rules for individuals who have committed serious crimes, such as sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, and child abuse.

The proposed law included important changes to how the country handles immigration for people convicted of these crimes. It sought to prevent anyone found guilty of such offenses from entering the U.S. and stated that if they were already in the country, they could be removed or deported.

This law was designed to ensure that those who have demonstrated harmful behavior would either be kept out of the country or sent away if they posed a risk to women and children. Its goal was to create safer communities by taking strong action against offenders and protecting potential victims.

However, when the issue was brought up for a vote, Republican members in the House voted against it, effectively blocking the proposed changes to immigration laws. This decision has raised concerns among advocates for victims of violence, who argue that stricter measures are needed to prevent further harm to vulnerable individuals.

The failure to pass this law highlights the ongoing debate in Congress about how to balance safety and immigration policy, and it leaves many wondering what steps will be taken next to protect those most at risk.

This is a new law that focuses on keeping our communities safe by controlling who can stay in the United States.

  1. Important Point: People who have been convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence will not be allowed to enter or stay in the country.

  2. Details:

    • If a person is found guilty of or admits to sex crimes, they cannot enter.
    • Those with a history of domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or breaking protection orders will also be blocked from entry.
    • If an individual who is already in the U.S. is caught committing these crimes, they can be sent back to their home country.
  3. Key Numbers:

    • The law adds clear definitions to what counts as domestic violence, stalking, and other offenses.
    • This aims to reduce crimes that threaten the safety of men, women, and children.

By making these changes, the law aims to create a safer environment for everyone.

419 votes

Yes

206

No

213

Not Voting

15

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 274 - 145 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H191)
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  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 274 - 145 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H191)
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  5. On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 213 (Roll no. 16).
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  6. The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  7. Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H200)
  8. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 30.
  10. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H191-201)
  11. Engrossed in House

    This is a new law that focuses on keeping our communities safe by controlling who can stay in the United States.

    1. Important Point: People who have been convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence will not be allowed to enter or stay in the country.

    2. Details:

      • If a person is found guilty of or admits to sex crimes, they cannot enter.
      • Those with a history of domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or breaking protection orders will also be blocked from entry.
      • If an individual who is already in the U.S. is caught committing these crimes, they can be sent back to their home country.
    3. Key Numbers:

      • The law adds clear definitions to what counts as domestic violence, stalking, and other offenses.
      • This aims to reduce crimes that threaten the safety of men, women, and children.

    By making these changes, the law aims to create a safer environment for everyone.

  12. Introduced in House

    This is a new law about immigration.

    It says that if someone from another country (an alien) is found guilty of certain crimes, they will not be allowed to stay in the U.S. and can be sent back to their home country.

    Key points:

    1. Crimes Included: The law targets specific crimes like sexual offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, and violations of protection orders.
    2. Not Allowed: If someone admits to or is convicted of these crimes, they cannot enter the U.S. or will be removed if they are already here.
    3. Protection: This law aims to protect victims by ensuring that those who commit serious crimes cannot stay in the country.

    This change is important because it seeks to make communities safer by stepping up actions against individuals who harm others through serious crimes.

  13. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  14. Introduced in House