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Bill would deport non-citizens who admit to violent crimes, even without conviction

Passed one chamberH.R. 30Latest action

Sponsor: Nancy Mace · Representative · SC

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Official title: Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

119th Congress

Topics: Immigration

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HR 30 would make non-citizens deportable for admitting to certain violent crimes, not just being convicted.

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What does this do?

HR 30 amends immigration law so non-citizens convicted of, or who simply admit to, a sex offense, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, child neglect, or violating a protective order become inadmissible or deportable. It also broadens the legal definitions of "domestic violence" and adds "sex offense" as defined under the Adam Walsh Act as grounds for deportation.

Who does it affect?

Affects non-U.S. citizens, including green card holders, visa holders, and undocumented immigrants, who are convicted of or admit to these crimes. U.S. citizens are not affected.

Why does it matter?

The broader "admission" standard means someone could face deportation without a formal criminal conviction, raising questions about due process. The bill is still in committee and has not become law.

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  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2025
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Jan 17, 2025
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Data as of October 9, 2026

Recorded votes

Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. House · · Roll call 17

    As recorded

    Question
    On Passage
    Result:
    Passed
    274
    Nay
    145
    0
    15

    Republicans 213 yes, 6 not voting · Democrats 61 yes, 145 no, 9 not voting

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  2. House · · Roll call 16

    As recorded

    Question
    On
    Result:
    Failed
    206
    Nay
    213
    0
    15

    Republicans 213 no, 6 not voting · Democrats 206 yes, 9 not voting

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    How members voted

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