Jeff Crank (R-CO)
Expressing Support for the President's Actions to Safeguard National Security and Eliminate Threats from Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
A Republican resolution with 5 Republican cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for the President's actions to safeguard national security and eliminate threats from foreign terrorist organizations. It highlights Executive Order 14157, which designated certain cartels and organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. The text notes that Tren de Aragua was specifically named as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. It also mentions an agreement with President Bukele to imprison members of Tren de Aragua. Furthermore, it references the President invoking the Alien Enemies Act on March 15, 2025, following the infiltration of the United States. The resolution concludes by supporting the removal of foreign terrorists and the President's authority to detain or deport non-citizens from these organizations.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill affirms expanded executive authority to detain and deport non-citizens under the Alien Enemies Act.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?
The bill emphasizes actions to eliminate foreign terrorist organizations like Tren de Aragua.
- Scored +5
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?
The resolution supports broad executive authority to detain and restrict specific non-citizen groups.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -7
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill supports the detention and deportation of specific non-citizen groups through the Alien Enemies Act.
- Scored -6
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The use of the Alien Enemies Act to detain and deport individuals may impact established due process protections.
- Scored -5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The targeting of specific organizations may disproportionately impact Hispanic non-citizen populations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Safety and Security: The resolution seeks the complete elimination of certain organizations to protect the nation's territory, safety, and security (Resolution Clause 3).
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Removal of Threats: The resolution supports the President's action to remove foreign terrorists under the Alien Enemies Act (Resolution Clause 1).
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Executive Authority for Security: The resolution affirms the President's authority as Commander in Chief to detain, deport, or restrict non-citizens from a Foreign Terrorist Organization (Resolution Clause 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Detention and Deportation of Non-citizens: The President is granted authority to detain, deport, or restrict non-citizens belonging to a Foreign Terrorist Organization (Resolution Clause 2).
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Incarceration of Individuals: The text describes the transfer of individuals into El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) for detention (Whereas clause regarding March 16, 2025).
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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — The bill emphasizes actions to eliminate foreign terrorist organizations like Tren de Aragua. Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The resolution supports broad executive authority to detain and restrict specific non-citizen groups. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The text references a collaborative effort with the President of El Salvador to handle criminal elements.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would white Americans be better off under this? — The measure is framed as a way to protect the security and territory of the nation for its residents. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The measure is intended to reduce crime and threats within U.S. territory. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill supports the detention and deportation of specific non-citizen groups through the Alien Enemies Act. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The targeting of specific organizations may disproportionately impact Hispanic non-citizen populations.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill affirms expanded executive authority to detain and deport non-citizens under the Alien Enemies Act. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The use of the Alien Enemies Act to detain and deport individuals may impact established due process protections.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill supports the use of the Alien Enemies Act to remove and detain criminal organizations infiltrating the country. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The resolution focuses on the detention and deportation of non-citizens based on their association with terrorist groups.
- 4/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Thomas TiffanyRepublican · Wisconsin