Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act
A Republican bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It focuses on ensuring the timely completion of all removal proceedings. The legislation directs the Attorney General to start proceedings as promptly as possible after a Notice to Appear is filed. Furthermore, it mandates expedited proceedings for aliens convicted of offenses that make them deportable. Finally, it requires all immigration court proceedings for these individuals to be completed within 15 days of commencement.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands the authority and mandate of the Attorney General in immigration proceedings.
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill enhances border and immigration enforcement through expedited removal processes.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill imposes extremely rapid timelines that could negatively impact the legal rights of immigrants.
- Scored -7
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The 15-day completion mandate significantly accelerates removal, potentially limiting due process protections.
- Scored -6
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The expedited removal processes may disproportionately affect Hispanic immigrant populations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expedited proceedings for certain individuals: The bill requires the Attorney General to commence proceedings as expeditiously as possible after a conviction for an offense that makes an alien deportable under section 237(a) (Section 2).
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Strict timeline for completion: The bill mandates that all immigration court proceedings for the specified group must be finished no later than 15 days after they begin (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
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 bill imposes extremely rapid timelines that could negatively impact the legal rights of immigrants. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The expedited removal processes may disproportionately affect Hispanic immigrant populations.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the authority and mandate of the Attorney General in immigration proceedings. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The 15-day completion mandate significantly accelerates removal, potentially limiting due process protections.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill enhances border and immigration enforcement through expedited removal processes. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill focuses on expedited removal rather than providing pathways to citizenship.
- 6/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
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Bernie MorenoRepublican · Ohio
Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida