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A bill to double the civil penalties for aliens who enter or attempt to enter the United States without authorization, aliens subject to a final order of removal who fail or refuse to depart from the United States, and employers that knowingly hire aliens who are not authorized to work in the United States.

USA119th CongressS-4769| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Mike Lee (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Timeline
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

A bill to double the civil penalties for aliens who enter or attempt to enter the United States without authorization, aliens subject to a final order of removal who fail or refuse to depart from the United States, and employers that knowingly hire aliens who are not authorized to work in the United States.

USA119th CongressS-4769| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
Timeline
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Mike Lee (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted