Eric Schmitt (R-MO)

S.Amdt. 76

S.Amdt. 76 · Senate amendment

A Republican amendment with no cosponsors

Changes S. 5 — Laken Riley Act

Not adopted

This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration
  3. Failed

What this amendment would do

  • Mr. Schmitt submitted the amendment, designated as SA 76, to the bill S. 5.
  • The amendment aims to add a new section at the end of the bill concerning judicial authorization.
  • It authorizes any Federal district court or immigration court to enter appropriate orders related to the Act, or the amendments made by the Act.
  • These orders would require Federal law enforcement authorities to arrest and prosecute aliens violating Federal law.