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H.R. 275 · 119th Congress

Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025

Passed HouseImmigration
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Passed HouseJun 26, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

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).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Publication by the Department of Homeland Security of the number of special interest aliens encountered
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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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).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Jun 27, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
    2. Jun 26, 2025CORRECTION TO ENGROSSMENT - Ms. Greene (GA) asked unanimous consent that in the engrossment of H.R. 275, the Clerk be directed to make corrections, which were placed at the desk. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Jun 26, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    4. Jun 26, 2025On 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 recordHouse floor actions
    5. 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
    6. Jun 26, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2994-2995)House floor actions
    7. Jun 26, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 275, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Correa demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
    8. Jun 26, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    9. Jun 26, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 275.House floor actions
    10. Jun 26, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875.House floor actions
    11. Jun 26, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 530. (consideration: CR H2989-2993)House floor actions
    12. Jun 23, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 530 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875.House floor actions
    13. Jun 17, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 130.House floor actions
    14. Jun 17, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-163.House floor actions
    15. Jun 17, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-163.Library of Congress
    16. Apr 9, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 12.House committee actions
    17. Apr 9, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    18. Apr 9, 2025Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence DischargedHouse committee actions
    19. Apr 9, 2025Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement DischargedHouse committee actions
    20. Jan 19, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.House committee actions
    21. Jan 19, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.House committee actions
    22. Jan 9, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
    23. Jan 9, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    24. Jan 9, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Jun 26, 2025 · HousePassed 231–182
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Passage · needed a majority
      R 208 yes, 0 noD 23 yes, 182 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Josh Brecheen R-OK-2
    • Elijah Crane R-AZ-2
    • Rep. Mark E. Green R-TN-7
    • Michael Guest R-MS-3
    • Clay Higgins R-LA-3
    • August Pfluger R-TX-11