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H.R. 1203: Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act of 2023


Brian Babin

Quick Facts

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36)

Congress: 118th

Date Introduced: February 27, 2023

Last Action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (February 27, 2023)

Bill Summary

Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act of 2023

This bill prohibits U.S. foreign assistance from being dispersed to a country that refuses or unreasonably delays the acceptance of a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who (1) is a citizen or resident of that country, and (2) has received a final order of removal from the United States. Additionally, the bill prohibits visas from being issued to residents of such a country.

The bill provides standing for a victim or immediate family member of a victim of a crime committed by a non-U.S. national who has received a final order of removal to enforce these sanctions in federal court.