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- H.R.2942
H.R.2942: Stop Catch and Release Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced June 25, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 9, 2015
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Stop Catch and Release Act of 2015 This legislation amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require mandatory detention of any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and arrested for inadmissible or deportable crimes. The bill transfers release authority from the Department of Justice to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS may release the alien to an appropriate authority for proceedings related to the arrest,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 9, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| June 25, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 25, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Salmon (R-Ariz.) |