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- H.R.4856
H.R.4856: To make aliens associated with a criminal gang inadmissible, deportable, and ineligible for various forms of relief.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 23, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to define "criminal gang." An alien who is or was a member of a criminal gang, or who participated in gang activity knowing that such participation will promote the gang's illegal activity, shall be inadmissible and deportable. The Department of Homeland Security may designate a group or association as a criminal gang. Detention shall be mandatory for anyone found inadmissible or deportable...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| March 23, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 23, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) |