Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB58

Introduced
1/3/25  

Caption

Voter Integrity Protection Act This bill imposes additional immigration-related penalties for non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who vote in an election for federal office. It shall be an aggravated felony for a non-U.S. national who is unlawfully present to violate an existing prohibition against a non-U.S. national voting in a federal election. (An aggravated felony conviction carries various immigration consequences, such as rendering the non-U.S. national inadmissible, deportable, and barred from establishing good moral character for naturalization.) A non-U.S. national who is unlawfully present and who knowingly violates the prohibition against voting in a federal election shall be deportable.

Impact

The implications of HB58 suggest a significant change in how immigration law intersects with voter eligibility and electoral integrity. By categorizing unlawful voting as an aggravated felony, the bill heightens the legal repercussions for undocumented individuals who participate in federal elections. This shift may deter unlawful voting and could lead to increased enforcement actions against those suspected of violating this new classification. The fear of deportation in relation to voting actions could further isolate immigrant communities and discourage participation in the democratic process.

Summary

House Bill 58, known as the Voter Integrity Protection Act, seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by classifying voting in a Federal election by an unlawfully present alien as an aggravated felony. This proposal directly targets the participation of undocumented individuals in the electoral process, reflecting a broader trend of tightening immigration laws in relation to voting rights. The bill stipulates that any alien unlawfully present in the United States who knowingly commits such an offense under section 611 of title 18, United States Code, will be subject to deportation.

Contention

Critics of HB58 argue that the bill could exacerbate fears within immigrant communities, contributing to a climate of mistrust and disengagement from civic duties. Opponents raise concerns regarding the potential for discrimination in voter enforcement efforts, arguing that the bill could facilitate allegations of unlawful voting against individuals based solely on their immigration status rather than evidence of actual wrongdoing. As such, this measure embodies a significant point of contention in the ongoing debate over immigration policy and voting rights.

Congress_id

119-HR-58

Policy_area

Immigration

Introduced_date

2025-01-03

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB90

Voter Integrity Protection Act This bill imposes additional immigration-related penalties for non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who vote in an election for federal office. It shall be an aggravated felony for a non-U.S. national who is unlawfully present to violate an existing prohibition against a non-U.S. national voting in a federal election. (An aggravated felony conviction carries various immigration consequences, such as rendering the non-U.S. national inadmissible, deportable, and barred from establishing good moral character for naturalization.) A non-U.S. national who is unlawfully present and who knowingly violates the prohibition against voting in a federal election shall be deportable.

US HB10415

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that employment authorization is only available to aliens who are lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes.

US HR980

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5585) to impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6678) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6679) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6976) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.

US HB6061

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.

US HB6477

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the process for inspection of applicants for admission.

US HB47

Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement Restoration Act or the VOICE Restoration Act This bill establishes the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The office shall provide assistance to victims of crimes committed by non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are present in the United States without lawful immigration status.

US HB85

This bill grants exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia over (1) cases arising under immigration laws, or (2) claims by foreign nationals challenging an order of removal or another action authorized under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

US HB8496

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the definition of protection determination and protection merits interview.

US HB9504

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require information on the national debt to be included on ballots in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.

US HB192

This bill prohibits an individual who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in any elections in the District of Columbia (DC). Federal law bars noncitizens from voting in federal elections; however, the DC Council passed a bill on October 18, 2022, that allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections.

Similar Bills

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