HR 4711
REMOVE Act
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Bill overview
The REMOVE Act aims to speed up the removal process for immigrants who have been ordered removed from the United States. It changes existing law to require the Attorney General to begin removal proceedings as quickly as possible after an alien is served with a Notice to Appear, particularly if they were convicted of a deportable offense. The bill mandates that all removal proceedings for these individuals be completed within 15 days of commencement, unless exceptions apply. This legislation seeks to reduce the time it takes to remove individuals ordered to leave the country.
Key provisions
- Requires the Attorney General to begin removal proceedings promptly after a Notice to Appear is served.
- Prioritizes removal proceedings for individuals convicted of deportable offenses.
- Sets a 15-day deadline for completing removal proceedings once they are commenced.
- Authorizes the Attorney General to issue regulations and guidance to ensure compliance.
Who is affected
- Aliens ordered for removal
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Immigration courts
- The Department of Justice
- Individuals convicted of deportable offenses
Notable changes
- Establishes a firm 15-day deadline for completion of removal proceedings.
- Requires expedited processing for those convicted of deportable offenses.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 4711
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure the timely completion of all removal proceedings.
This Act may be cited as the Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade Act REMOVE Act
or the
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Section 239(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229(d)) is amended—
by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
The Attorney General shall commence removal proceedings as promptly as possible after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement files, with the immigration court, a Notice to Appear that has been served on an alien. If such alien was convicted of an offense making the alien deportable under section 237(a), the Attorney General shall commence any removal proceeding with respect to such alien as expeditiously as possible after the date on which such alien was convicted of such offense.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 208(d)(5)(A), the Attorney General shall take all actions, including promulgating relevant regulations, issuing relevant guidance, and any other relevant actions, to ensure all immigration court proceedings with respect to an alien referred to in paragraph (1) are completed not later than 15 days after they are commenced.