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H.R. 6971

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To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately initiate removal proceedings for aliens whose visas are revoked on security or related grounds.
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Committee
Latest Action · January 11, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
January 11, 2024
Cosponsors (1)
0D 1R
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The Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately start removal proceedings against foreign nationals whose visas are revoked on security-related grounds. Specifically, when a visa is revoked due to grounds for deportation related to security concerns as defined in immigration law, the department must initiate removal proceedings without delay. The bill affects non-citizens whose visas have been revoked for these security or related reasons and would eliminate any discretion officials previously had in deciding whether to start removal proceedings in these cases. The legislation does not specify new funding requirements or implementation timelines beyond the word "immediately." This change aims to streamline the deportation process for individuals deemed security risks by making removal proceedings mandatory rather than discretionary.

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