Bill > HR749

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to significantly increase penalties for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after being previously removed. The bill creates a tiered penalty system with escalating criminal consequences based on an individual's prior criminal history and number of removals. For a basic illegal reentry, an individual could face up to 5 years in prison and fines. More serious penalties apply to those with prior misdemeanors involving drugs or crimes against a person, who could face up to 5 years in prison. Individuals previously excluded for terrorism-related inadmissibility or removed under specific provisions could face up to 10 years in prison. The most severe penalty is reserved for those convicted of an aggravated felony or who have been previously convicted of illegal reentry at least twice, which would result in a mandatory minimum of 5 years and up to 20 years in prison. The bill also updates terminology, replacing references to the Attorney General with the Secretary of Homeland Security, and broadens the definition of "removal" to include stipulated removals during criminal proceedings. The legislation aims to create stronger deterrents and more significant legal consequences for repeated illegal immigration.

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