A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade Act" or the "REMOVE Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It focuses on ensuring the timely completion of all removal proceedings. The bill directs the Attorney General to start removal proceedings as promptly as possible after a Notice to Appear is filed. For aliens convicted of certain offenses, these proceedings should start expeditiously after the conviction. Finally, it requires all such court proceedings to be completed within 15 days of starting.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill accelerates the removal process for certain migrants through expedited court proceedings.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -7
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The mandate to complete proceedings within 15 days significantly limits the time immigrants have to contest removal.
- Scored -6
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The strict 15-day deadline for removal proceedings may negatively impact individuals seeking to remain in the country legally.
- Scored -5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The expedited removal timeline targets specific groups often represented in the Hispanic American demographic.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expedited Proceedings for Convicted Offenders: The bill requires the Attorney General to start proceedings as expeditiously as possible once an alien is convicted of an offense that makes them deportable under section 237(a) (Sec. 2. paragraph (1)). This could lead to faster legal resolutions for those who have committed specific offenses.
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Strict Timeline for Completion: The bill mandates that the Attorney General take all necessary actions to ensure immigration court proceedings are finished within 15 days of starting (Sec. 2. paragraph (2)). This could result in more predictable and rapid conclusions to removal cases.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Strict 15-Day Deadline: The bill requires that all immigration court proceedings for certain individuals be completed no later than 15 days after they are commenced (Sec. 2. paragraph (2)). This could impose significant time constraints on the legal process.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The mandate to complete proceedings within 15 days significantly limits the time immigrants have to contest removal. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The expedited removal timeline targets specific groups often represented in the Hispanic American demographic. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The accelerated removal process may disproportionately affect low-income immigrant populations.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill accelerates the removal process for certain migrants through expedited court proceedings. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The strict 15-day deadline for removal proceedings may negatively impact individuals seeking to remain in the country legally.
- 11/20/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.
- 11/18/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama