Summary
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.
Under this bill, DHS must detain an individual who (1) is unlawfully present in the United States or did not possess the necessary documents when applying for admission; and (2) has been charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting.
The bill also authorizes state governments to sue for injunctive relief over certain immigration-related decisions or alleged failures by the federal government if the decision or failure caused the state or its residents harm, including financial harm of more than $100. Specifically, the state government may sue the federal government over a
- decision to release a non-U.S. national from custody;
- failure to fulfill requirements relating to inspecting individuals seeking admission into the United States, including requirements related to asylum interviews;
- failure to fulfill a requirement to stop issuing visas to nationals of a country that unreasonably denies or delays acceptance of nationals of that country;
- violation of limitations on immigration parole, such as the requirement that parole be granted only on a case-by-case basis; or
- failure to detain an individual who has been ordered removed from the United States.
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Became Public Law No: 119-1.
Became Public Law No: 119-1.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
HousePresented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 156 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR H277-278)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 156 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR H277-278)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H285-286)
HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on S. 5, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 5.
HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 471 and S. 5. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 471 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of S. 5 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to commit.
HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 53. (consideration: CR H277-284)
HouseRule H. Res. 53 passed House.
HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 53 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 471 and S. 5. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 471 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of S. 5 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to commit.
HouseHeld at the desk.
HouseReceived in the House.
HouseMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 35. Record Vote Number: 7. (text: CR S250-251)
SenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 35. Record Vote Number: 7.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S246-251)
SenateCloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 35. Record Vote Number: 5. (CR S240)
SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S237-241)
SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S198-218)
SenateCloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S182)
SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S161-182)
SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S130)
SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion.
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 10. Record Vote Number: 2. (CR S87)
SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S83)
SenateCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 9. Record Vote Number: 1. (CR S73)
SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S70)
SenateCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S46)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S46)
SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1.
SenateIntroduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
SenateIntroduced in Senate