HR 875
Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill changes U.S. immigration law to make driving while intoxicated or impaired a reason for denying entry to or deporting non-U.S. citizens. It specifically adds ‘driving while intoxicated or impaired’ as a ground for inadmissibility and deportability under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill applies regardless of whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under various legal systems.
Key provisions
- Adds ‘driving while intoxicated or impaired’ as a basis for inadmissibility to the United States.
- Adds ‘driving while intoxicated or impaired’ as a basis for deportation for non-U.S. citizens.
- The definition of ‘driving while intoxicated or impaired’ is based on the laws of the jurisdiction where the offense occurred.
- The bill applies regardless of whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or felony.
- This amendment affects non-U.S. citizens.
- The amendment modifies sections 212(a)(2) and 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Who is affected
- Non-U.S. citizens
- Immigrants
- Individuals convicted of driving under the influence
- Law enforcement
Notable changes
- Expands the list of offenses that can lead to deportation for non-citizens.
- Clarifies that the definition of ‘driving while intoxicated or impaired’ is determined by the laws of the jurisdiction where the offense occurred.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 875
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
This Act may be cited as the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act
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