Laken Riley Act
- Introduced Jan 6
- Committee Done
- Passed Senate Jan 20
- Passed House Jan 22
- To President Jan 23
- Law Jan 29
Where it stands
Law since Jan 29, 2025Introduced Jan 6, 2025, law 23 days later
637d ago Jan 29, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-1.
Final votes
House 263-156
Senate 64-35
5 roll calls on this bill
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Votes
House roll 23
On Passage
R 217-0 D 46-156
263-156
Passed
Senate roll 7
Passed Senate with an amendment
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64-35
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Procedural votes3
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Cloture on the measure
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61-35
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Summary
Laken Riley Act
Full summary8 paragraphs
This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person. The act also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.
Under this act, DHS must detain an individual who (1) is unlawfully present in the United States or did not possess the necessary documents when applying for admission; and (2) has been charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of the above crimes.
The act also authorizes state governments to sue for injunctive relief over certain immigration-related decisions or alleged failures by the federal government if the decision or failure caused the state or its residents harm, including financial harm of more than $100. Specifically, the state government may sue the federal government over a
- decision to release a non-U.S. national from custody;
- failure to fulfill requirements relating to inspecting individuals seeking admission into the United States, including requirements related to asylum interviews;
- failure to fulfill a requirement to stop issuing visas to nationals of a country that unreasonably denies or delays acceptance of nationals of that country;
- violation of limitations on immigration parole, such as the requirement that parole be granted only on a case-by-case basis; or
- failure to detain an individual who has been ordered removed from the United States.
Library of Congress summary, Jan 29, 2025
Summary versions
- Public LawJan 29, 2025
- Introduced in SenateJan 6, 2025
Actions
- Signed by President.Jan 29, 2025
- Became Public Law No: 119-1.Jan 29, 2025
- HousePresented to President.Jan 23, 2025
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Jan 22, 2025
- HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 156 (Roll no. 23). (text: CR H277-278)Jan 22, 2025
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H285-286)Jan 22, 2025
- HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on S. 5, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.Jan 22, 2025
- HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.Jan 22, 2025
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 5.Jan 22, 2025
- HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 471 and S. 5. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 471 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of S. 5 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to commit.Jan 22, 2025
- HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 53. (consideration: CR H277-284)Jan 22, 2025
- HouseRule H. Res. 53 passed House.Jan 22, 2025
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- HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 53 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 471 and S. 5. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 471 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of S. 5 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to commit.Jan 21, 2025
- HouseHeld at the desk.Jan 21, 2025
- HouseReceived in the House.Jan 21, 2025
- SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Jan 21, 2025
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S246-251)Jan 20, 2025
- SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 35. Record Vote Number: 7. (text: CR S250-251)Jan 20, 2025
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S237-241)Jan 17, 2025
- SenateCloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 35. Record Vote Number: 5. (CR S240)Jan 17, 2025
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S198-218)Jan 16, 2025
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S161-182)Jan 15, 2025
- SenateCloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S182)Jan 15, 2025
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S130)Jan 14, 2025
- SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S83)Jan 13, 2025
- SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 10. Record Vote Number: 2. (CR S87)Jan 13, 2025
- SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion.Jan 13, 2025
- SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S70)Jan 9, 2025
- SenateCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 9. Record Vote Number: 1. (CR S73)Jan 9, 2025
- SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S46)Jan 8, 2025
- SenateCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S46)Jan 8, 2025
- SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1.Jan 7, 2025
- SenateIntroduced in SenateJan 6, 2025
- SenateIntroduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Jan 6, 2025
Bill record
Text versions4
- Public LawJan 30, 2025PDF: Public Law
- Engrossed in SenateJan 20, 2025PDF: Engrossed in Senate
- Placed on Calendar SenateJan 7, 2025PDF: Placed on Calendar Senate
- Enrolled BillUndatedPDF: Enrolled Bill
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Sponsor and cosponsors53 cosponsors
- Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL)Sponsor, Jan 6, 2025
- Bernie Moreno (R-OH)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Bill Hagerty (R-TN)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Chuck Grassley (R-IA)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Eric Schmitt (R-MO)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- James Lankford (R-OK)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- James Risch (R-ID)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Jerry Moran (R-KS)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Jim Banks (R-IN)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- John Barrasso (R-WY)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- John Boozman (R-AR)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- John Cornyn (R-TX)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- John Hoeven (R-ND)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- John Kennedy (R-LA)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- John Thune (R-SD)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Joni Ernst (R-IA)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Kevin Cramer (R-ND)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Lindsey Graham (R-SC)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Mike Crapo (R-ID)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Mike Lee (R-UT)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Mitch McConnell (R-KY)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Rick Scott (R-FL)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Roger Marshall (R-KS)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Roger Wicker (R-MS)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Ron Johnson (R-WI)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Steve Daines (R-MT)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Susan Collins (R-ME)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Ted Budd (R-NC)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Thomas Tillis (R-NC)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Tim Sheehy (R-MT)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Tom Cotton (R-AR)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)OriginalJoined Jan 6, 2025
- Bill Cassidy (R-LA)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Dan Sullivan (R-AK)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- David McCormick (R-PA)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Deb Fischer (R-NE)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- J. Vance (R-OH)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- John Curtis (R-UT)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- John Fetterman (D-PA)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Josh Hawley (R-MO)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Marco Rubio (R-FL)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Mike Rounds (R-SD)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Pete Ricketts (R-NE)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Rand Paul (R-KY)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Shelley Capito (R-WV)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Tim Scott (R-SC)Joined Jan 8, 2025
- Todd Young (R-IN)Joined Jan 8, 2025
Amendments94
- S.Amdt. 8Jan 20, 2025To include crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury to the list of offenses that, if committed by an inadmissible alien, require mandatory detention.Amendment SA 8, as amended, agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 24. Record Vote Number: 6.
- S.Amdt. 23Jan 15, 2025To strike the section that authorizes State attorneys general to sue Federal immigration authorities for alleged violations relating to the detention of aliens.Amendment SA 23 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 49. Record Vote Number: 4.
- S.Amdt. 14Jan 15, 2025To expand the list of criminal offenses that subject inadmissible aliens to mandatory detention.Amendment SA 14 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 25. Record Vote Number: 3.
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Titles2
Short titles
- Laken Riley ActShort Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
Official titles
- A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects12
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Border security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsState and local government operationsViolent crimeVisas and passports
Related bills3
- S. 149 119th, Public law contains the text, Related bill Public Safety First Act
- H.R. 29 119th, Public law contains the text, PrimaryCompanionBillBecameLaw, SecondaryCompanionBillBecameLaw Laken Riley Act
- H.Res. 53 119th, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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