**House Passes Bill to Protect Women and Children from Violence by Illegal Aliens**

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20 days ago - Politics

House Passes New Law Aimed at Protecting Women and Children from Violence

Today, the House of Representatives passed a new law called the “Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act.” This law is focused on making communities safer by addressing serious crimes committed by people who are in the United States without legal immigration status.

House Republicans were the driving force behind this bill, and they voted in favor of it. The goal of the new law is to keep dangerous individuals out of the country and remove those already here who have committed serious offenses.

Under this law, anyone who has been convicted of a sex crime, domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse will not be allowed to enter the U.S. This means that if someone has admitted to doing these crimes or has been found guilty, they will be considered “inadmissible.” Additionally, if someone is already living in the U.S. and has committed one of these crimes, they can be sent back to their home country, which is known as being “deportable.”

The purpose of this law is to protect victims of violence, especially women and children. It aims to keep individuals with a history of harmful behavior from causing more harm in communities.

With the passage of this law, Congress is sending a strong message about the importance of safety and the need for serious responses to violence. Communities can expect increased efforts to prevent violence and ensure that those who engage in harmful actions face clear consequences.

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

274

No

145

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