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H.R. 875 · 119th Congress

Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025

Passed HouseImmigration
IntroducedJan 31, 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 the Judiciary. The House passed it 246–160. From Iowa: Randy Feenstra cosponsors it. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 2 sections of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 875 would change 2 sections of existing law. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jun 27, 2025).

8 U.S.C. 1182 Inadmissible aliens

  • (a) Classes of aliens ineligible for visas or admission added to · Sec. 2(a) · see the words

8 U.S.C. 1227

What the words would change: every change, in place (2)

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.

  1. 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)added (J)by H.R. 875 Sec. 2(a)

    (J) Driving while intoxicated or impaired.— Any alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired, as those terms are defined under the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction, offense, or acts constituting the essential elements of the offense occurred (including an offense for driving while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or drugs), without regard to whether the conviction or offense is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under Federal, State, tribal, or local law, is inadmissible.

    The bill says: Section 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (8 U.S.C. 1182)

  2. 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)a new sectionadded (G)by H.R. 875 Sec. 2(b)

    (G) Driving while intoxicated or impaired.— Any alien who has been convicted of an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired, as those terms are defined under the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred (including a conviction for driving while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or drugs), without regard to whether the conviction is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under Federal, State, tribal, or local law, is deportable.

    The bill says: Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025

This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

The bar to admission shall apply to an individual who has been convicted of the offense or has admitted to having committed the acts which constitute the elements of the offense. As a ground for deportability, the individual must have been convicted of the offense.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Jun 26, 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 the Judiciary.Senate
  2. Jun 26, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Jun 26, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 160 (Roll no. 183). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2984-2985) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  4. Jun 26, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 160 (Roll no. 183). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2984-2985) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  5. Jun 26, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2993-2994)House floor actions
  6. Jun 26, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 875, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  7. Jun 26, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  8. Jun 26, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 875.House floor actions
  9. 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
  10. Jun 26, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 530. (consideration: CR H2984-2989)House floor actions
  11. 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
  12. Mar 21, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.House floor actions
  13. Mar 21, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-30.House floor actions
  14. Mar 21, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-30.Library of Congress
  15. Feb 26, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
  16. Feb 26, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  17. Jan 31, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
  18. Jan 31, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  19. Jan 31, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jun 26, 2025 · HousePassed 246–160
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 209 yes, 0 noD 37 yes, 160 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

From Iowa

Everyone else (22)

  • Andy Biggs R-AZ-5
  • Josh Brecheen R-OK-2
  • Eric Burlison R-MO-7
  • Ben Cline R-VA-6
  • Troy Downing R-MT-2
  • Scott Franklin R-FL-18
  • Brandon Gill R-TX-26
  • Lance Gooden R-TX-5
  • Paul A. Gosar R-AZ-9
  • Harriet M. Hageman R-WY-At Large
  • Mark Harris R-NC-8
  • Darrell Issa R-CA-48
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  • Nancy Mace R-SC-1
  • Daniel Meuser R-PA-9
  • Mary E. Miller R-IL-15
  • Troy E. Nehls R-TX-22
  • Andrew Ogles R-TN-5
  • Derek Schmidt R-KS-2
  • Keith Self R-TX-3
  • Thomas P. Tiffany R-WI-7
  • Jefferson Van Drew R-NJ-2
  • Randy K. Weber, Sr. R-TX-14