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S.285: Sarah's Law
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 31, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 31, 2019
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 31, 2019
Bill Summary
Sarah's Law This bill directs U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE shall make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which such alien was charged or convicted. It shall provide the victim, or the closest...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 31, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 31, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S802)
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| Jan. 31, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) |