US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 30In Second Chamber

Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

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Overview

This bill changes immigration law to make certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens) inadmissible to the United States and deportable. Specifically, it expands the list of crimes that can lead to inadmissibility or deportation to include sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, and violations of protection orders. The bill clarifies that a pattern of coercive behavior within close relationships can also be considered domestic violence for these purposes.

Key provisions

Expands inadmissibility grounds to include sex offenses and conspiracy to commit sex offenses.
Expands deportability grounds to include sex offenses and conspiracy to commit sex offenses.
Adds domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, and protection order violations as grounds for inadmissibility and deportability.
Includes a pattern of coercive behavior within close relationships as a form of domestic violence.
Defines ‘domestic violence’ more broadly to include crimes covered under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994.
Clarifies the definition of protection order violations for inadmissibility and deportability.

Who is affected

Non-U.S. nationals (aliens)
Individuals convicted of sex offenses
Individuals subject to domestic violence protection orders
Parents and victims of child abuse or neglect
Immigration attorneys and legal professionals

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Legislative history

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Jan 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Jan 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Jan 16, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 16, 2025House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 274 - 145 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H191)

Jan 16, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 274 - 145 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H191)

Jan 16, 2025House

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 213 (Roll no. 16).

Jan 16, 2025House

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

Jan 16, 2025House

Ms. Moore (WI) moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H200)

Jan 16, 2025House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Jan 16, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 30.

Jan 16, 2025House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H191-201)

Jan 17, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

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