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Laken Riley Act

USA118th CongressHR-7511| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2024
Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (78)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)John James (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Laken Riley Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. Under this bill, DHS must detain an individual who (1) is unlawfully present in the United States or did not possess the necessary documents when applying for admission; and (2) has been charged with, arrested for, convicted for, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes state governments to sue for injunctive relief over certain immigration-related decisions or alleged failures by the federal government if the decision or failure caused the state or its residents harm, including financial harm of more than $100. Specifically, the state government may sue the federal government over a decision to release a non-U.S. national from custody; failure to fulfill requirements relating to inspecting individuals seeking admission into the United States, including requirements related to asylum interviews; failure to fulfill a requirement to stop issuing visas to nationals of a country that unreasonably denies or delays acceptance of nationals of that country; violation of limitations on immigration parole, such as the requirement that parole be granted only on a case-by-case basis; or failure to detain an individual who has been ordered removed from the United States.

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Timeline
Mar 1, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 6, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1052 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2799, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7511 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
Mar 6, 2024
Rule H. Res. 1052 passed House.
Mar 7, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1052. (consideration: CR H1013-1020)
Mar 7, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2799, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7511 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
Mar 7, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7511.
Mar 7, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 7, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7511, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 7, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1020-1021)
Mar 7, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 251 - 170 (Roll no. 66). (text: CR H1013-1014)
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Mar 7, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 8, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 11, 2024
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.
Mar 12, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3933
Introduced in Senate
  • March 1, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 6, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1052 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2799, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7511 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.


  • March 6, 2024
    Rule H. Res. 1052 passed House.


  • March 7, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1052. (consideration: CR H1013-1020)


  • March 7, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2799, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7511 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.


  • March 7, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7511.


  • March 7, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 7, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7511, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • March 7, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1020-1021)


  • March 7, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 251 - 170 (Roll no. 66). (text: CR H1013-1014)
    View Vote


  • March 7, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 8, 2024
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • March 11, 2024
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.


  • March 12, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3933
    Introduced in Senate

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7334: Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Commit Robbery Act
  • HRES 118-1052: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2799) to make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7511) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
  • HR 118-7322: SUE for Immigration Enforcement Act of 2024
  • S 118-3933: Laken Riley Act
Border security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement officersRefugees, asylum, displaced personsState and local government operationsVisas and passports

Laken Riley Act

USA118th CongressHR-7511| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2024
Laken Riley Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. Under this bill, DHS must detain an individual who (1) is unlawfully present in the United States or did not possess the necessary documents when applying for admission; and (2) has been charged with, arrested for, convicted for, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes state governments to sue for injunctive relief over certain immigration-related decisions or alleged failures by the federal government if the decision or failure caused the state or its residents harm, including financial harm of more than $100. Specifically, the state government may sue the federal government over a decision to release a non-U.S. national from custody; failure to fulfill requirements relating to inspecting individuals seeking admission into the United States, including requirements related to asylum interviews; failure to fulfill a requirement to stop issuing visas to nationals of a country that unreasonably denies or delays acceptance of nationals of that country; violation of limitations on immigration parole, such as the requirement that parole be granted only on a case-by-case basis; or failure to detain an individual who has been ordered removed from the United States.

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Timeline
Mar 1, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 6, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1052 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2799, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7511 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
Mar 6, 2024
Rule H. Res. 1052 passed House.
Mar 7, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1052. (consideration: CR H1013-1020)
Mar 7, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2799, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7511 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
Mar 7, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7511.
Mar 7, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 7, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7511, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 7, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1020-1021)
Mar 7, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 251 - 170 (Roll no. 66). (text: CR H1013-1014)
View Vote
Mar 7, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 8, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 11, 2024
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.
Mar 12, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3933
Introduced in Senate
  • March 1, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 6, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1052 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2799, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7511 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.


  • March 6, 2024
    Rule H. Res. 1052 passed House.


  • March 7, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1052. (consideration: CR H1013-1020)


  • March 7, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2799, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7511 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.


  • March 7, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7511.


  • March 7, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 7, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7511, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (NC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • March 7, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1020-1021)


  • March 7, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 251 - 170 (Roll no. 66). (text: CR H1013-1014)
    View Vote


  • March 7, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 8, 2024
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • March 11, 2024
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.


  • March 12, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3933
    Introduced in Senate
Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (78)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)John James (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7334: Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Commit Robbery Act
  • HRES 118-1052: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2799) to make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7511) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
  • HR 118-7322: SUE for Immigration Enforcement Act of 2024
  • S 118-3933: Laken Riley Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement officersRefugees, asylum, displaced personsState and local government operationsVisas and passports