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Laken Riley Act

USA119th CongressHR-29| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2025
Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (54)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Troy Downing (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation significantly amends the Immigration and Nationality Act by mandating the detention of certain aliens. Specifically, it requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody any alien who is inadmissible under specified grounds and has been charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admits to committing acts constituting burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting . The bill defines these theft-related terms according to the jurisdiction where the acts occurred and obligates the Secretary to issue a detainer for such aliens and expeditiously take custody. Beyond mandatory detention, the bill expands the enforcement powers of state attorneys general. It grants them, or other authorized state officers, standing to bring civil actions against the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, or the Secretary of State for alleged violations of various immigration detention, removal, and parole requirements. These actions can be pursued if the alleged violation harms the state or its residents, with harm defined to include financial harm exceeding $100. The legislation also ensures that courts will advance and expedite the disposition of these state-initiated lawsuits, and it modifies existing limitations on injunctive relief to allow for such actions.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7511
Laken Riley Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 7, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H53-61)
Jan 7, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 29.
Jan 7, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 7, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 29, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 7, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H61)
Jan 7, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 159 (Roll no. 6). (text: CR H53-54)
View Vote
Jan 7, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 8, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Jan 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-5
Signed by President.
Feb 6, 2025
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Feb 10, 2025
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7511
    Laken Riley Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 7, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H53-61)


  • January 7, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 29.


  • January 7, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • January 7, 2025
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 29, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • January 7, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H61)


  • January 7, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 159 (Roll no. 6). (text: CR H53-54)
    View Vote


  • January 7, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 8, 2025
    Received in the Senate.


  • January 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-5
    Signed by President.


  • February 6, 2025
    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • February 10, 2025
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-5: Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
  • S 119-5: Laken Riley Act
Border security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsState and local government operationsVisas and passports

Laken Riley Act

USA119th CongressHR-29| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2025
This legislation significantly amends the Immigration and Nationality Act by mandating the detention of certain aliens. Specifically, it requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody any alien who is inadmissible under specified grounds and has been charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admits to committing acts constituting burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting . The bill defines these theft-related terms according to the jurisdiction where the acts occurred and obligates the Secretary to issue a detainer for such aliens and expeditiously take custody. Beyond mandatory detention, the bill expands the enforcement powers of state attorneys general. It grants them, or other authorized state officers, standing to bring civil actions against the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, or the Secretary of State for alleged violations of various immigration detention, removal, and parole requirements. These actions can be pursued if the alleged violation harms the state or its residents, with harm defined to include financial harm exceeding $100. The legislation also ensures that courts will advance and expedite the disposition of these state-initiated lawsuits, and it modifies existing limitations on injunctive relief to allow for such actions.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7511
Laken Riley Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 7, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H53-61)
Jan 7, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 29.
Jan 7, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 7, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 29, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 7, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H61)
Jan 7, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 159 (Roll no. 6). (text: CR H53-54)
View Vote
Jan 7, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 8, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Jan 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-5
Signed by President.
Feb 6, 2025
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Feb 10, 2025
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7511
    Laken Riley Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 7, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H53-61)


  • January 7, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 29.


  • January 7, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • January 7, 2025
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 29, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • January 7, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H61)


  • January 7, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 159 (Roll no. 6). (text: CR H53-54)
    View Vote


  • January 7, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 8, 2025
    Received in the Senate.


  • January 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-5
    Signed by President.


  • February 6, 2025
    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • February 10, 2025
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.
Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (54)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Troy Downing (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-5: Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
  • S 119-5: 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 relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsState and local government operationsVisas and passports