HR 4092
Protect RAIL Act
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Bill overview
The Protect RAIL Act amends immigration law to make certain individuals inadmissible to the United States and deportable. Specifically, it expands the list of offenses that trigger these consequences to include those related to interstate or foreign shipments by carrier, referencing crimes covered under Title 18 of the United States Code. This means individuals convicted of crimes involving the transportation of goods across state lines or internationally will face stricter immigration consequences. The bill aims to enhance national security by addressing potential threats related to illicit shipments.
Key provisions
- Expands inadmissibility grounds under immigration law.
- Adds ‘offenses involving interstate or foreign shipments by carrier’ as a basis for inadmissibility.
- Adds ‘offenses involving interstate or foreign shipments by carrier’ as a basis for deportability.
- Specifically references crimes covered under Title 18 of the United States Code.
- Targets individuals who have been convicted, admitted to committing, or admitted committing specified offenses.
Who is affected
- Aliens seeking to enter the United States
- Undocumented immigrants
- Individuals with criminal records
- Immigration officials
- Law enforcement agencies
Notable changes
- Broadens the definition of offenses that can lead to deportation and inadmissibility.
- Includes crimes related to the transportation of goods across state and international borders.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 4092
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 certain offenses involving interstate or foreign shipments by carrier are inadmissible and deportable.
This Act may be cited as the Protect Railroads Against Illegal Looters Act Protect RAIL Act
or the
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