Passed House. Latest step, Jun 27, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The House passed it 231–182.All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.
How this bill changes the law
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H.R. 275 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jun 27, 2025).
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H.R. 275Bill
Sec. 2Publication by the Department of Homeland Security of the number of special interest aliens encounterednew law
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Sec. 2 Publication by the Department of Homeland Security of the number of special interest aliens encountered
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Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024 [sic]
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report every month on non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States and who potentially pose a national security risk. DHS must report on (1) the number of individuals, (2) the nationalities or countries of last residence of these individuals, and (3) the location of the encounters.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 9, 2025).
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Jun 26, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 182 (Roll no. 184). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2989) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Jun 17, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-163.Library of Congress