A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Worst of the Worst Act," directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a public database. This database would track information regarding criminal aliens who are released from custody. The Secretary, through the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, would be responsible for creating and maintaining this tool. The database must include specific identifying details and be made available to the public. It also requires the database to have specific search capabilities.
Yes
- Scored +7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates the creation of a publicly accessible database containing identifying information of released criminal aliens.
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill enhances transparency and public awareness regarding the release of criminal aliens from custody.
The opposite
- Scored -6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The mandate for a public database tracking personal identifiers of released aliens increases potential targeting and social stigma for immigrants.
- Scored -5
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The creation of a public database focusing on criminal aliens may increase scrutiny and public sentiment against immigrant populations.
- Scored -4
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The database specifically targets 'criminal aliens,' a category that disproportionately affects Hispanic communities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public Access to Information: The bill requires the creation of a publicly accessible database (Section 2) which allows the public to see information regarding criminal aliens released from custody.
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Detailed Identification: The database will include a photograph, name, physical description, and release details (Section 2) which provides specific identifiers for those looking for information.
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Searchability: The database must be searchable by the name of the alien or the jurisdiction where they were released (Section 2), making it easier for people to find specific information.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
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 for a public database tracking personal identifiers of released aliens increases potential targeting and social stigma for immigrants. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The database specifically targets 'criminal aliens,' a category that disproportionately affects Hispanic communities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates the creation of a publicly accessible database containing identifying information of released criminal aliens.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill enhances transparency and public awareness regarding the release of criminal aliens from custody. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The creation of a public database focusing on criminal aliens may increase scrutiny and public sentiment against immigrant populations.
- 7/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Ronny JacksonRepublican · Texas