Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act

Bill Number

H.R. 1714

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Immigration

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2025-02-27: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Last Updated

2025-03-18T14:40:40Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

The "Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act" (H.R. 1714) aims to increase transparency in U.S. immigration enforcement by requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report on criminal activities committed by certain non-citizens who entered the U.S. through a temporary permission called "parole" under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Parole allows individuals to enter or stay in the U.S. temporarily for urgent reasons, but it is not a permanent visa or citizenship.

Key Provisions

• Reporting Requirement: Within 60 days of the bill becoming law, the DHS Secretary must submit a detailed report to Congress.
• Scope of the Report:
• Covers individuals currently in the U.S. under parole grants, including:
• The specific program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (a streamlined process for humanitarian entry).
• Any other parole granted under INA Section 212(d)(5), which gives the DHS discretion to allow temporary entry for humanitarian or public benefit reasons.
• Details the number of such individuals who have committed crimes in the U.S.
• Includes their nationalities.
• Notes any connections to terrorists or transnational criminal groups (organized crime networks spanning borders).
• The report focuses on factual data about crimes, without specifying penalties or further actions.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a new, one-time reporting mandate specifically targeting parole recipients' criminal records, which was not previously required under the INA.
• It builds on existing DHS authority to track immigration status and crimes but formalizes congressional oversight for this subset of immigrants, potentially setting a precedent for future data collection on immigration programs.

Potential Impacts

• On Government Agencies: DHS will need to compile data from internal records, which may require short-term resource allocation for analysis and reporting, but it imposes no ongoing burdens.
• On Citizens: Could indirectly influence public safety perceptions and debates on immigration, potentially leading to policy adjustments if the report highlights issues; no direct effects on U.S. citizens' rights or daily lives.
• On International Relations: May strain ties with countries like Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela if the report draws negative attention to their nationals, but it is limited to data reporting without diplomatic actions.
• Overall, the impact is primarily informational, possibly informing future immigration reforms without immediate changes.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Responsible for preparing and submitting the report, affecting its immigration enforcement and data management divisions.
• Congress: Receives the report, which could guide legislative decisions on immigration and border security.
• Parole Recipients: Individuals from the specified countries (or others under general parole) whose criminal records may be highlighted, potentially affecting their legal status or program eligibility.
• Law Enforcement and Advocacy Groups: Police agencies tracking immigrant-related crimes; immigrant rights organizations concerned about privacy and stigmatization; national security entities monitoring terrorism links.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal: Enhances accountability under the INA by mandating data disclosure, but raises privacy concerns for individuals (though aggregated data may mitigate this). No direct challenges to due process, as it reports existing criminal convictions.
• Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's oversight powers over executive agencies (Article I) and immigration authority, without infringing on individual rights under the Fifth or Fourteenth Amendments.
• Political: Likely to fuel debates on immigration enforcement, particularly parole programs for humanitarian entrants, potentially pressuring DHS to tighten criteria or expand reporting in partisan contexts; neutral in intent but could be used in broader discussions on border security and crime.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]

Recent Actions

• 2025-02-27: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2025-02-27: Introduced in House
• 2025-02-27: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act — issued 2025-02-27 — PDF (2 pages)