This Week in the Capitol: 1.28.24

Bills expected on the Floor of the House this week:

HR 6976: Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act – OPPOSE

• This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.
• Call Your Representative: ask them to vote NO on HR 6976
• Read more here

HR 6678: Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act – OPPOSE

• This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.
• Call Your Representative: ask them to vote NO on HR 6678
• Read more here

HR 5585: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act – OPPOSE

• This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol.
• Call Your Representative: ask them to vote NO on HR 5585
• Read more here

HR 6679: No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act – OPPOSE

• The bill prohibits any non-U.S. national who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks from seeking any immigration-related relief or protections, including (1) protection from being deported to a country where the individual's life or freedom would be threatened, or (2) asylum in the United States.
• Call Your Representative: ask them to vote NO on HR 6679
• Read more here