Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR303

Introduced
4/8/25  

Caption

Recognizing that members and affiliates of Tren de Aragua are alien enemies perpetrating an invasion of the United States and affirming that the President is exercising his constitutional authority to repel that invasion.

Impact

If passed, HR303 could significantly enhance the federal government's authority to act against non-state actors involved in violent actions within the United States. It draws a connection between local criminal activities and foreign terrorism, suggesting that organized groups like Tren de Aragua pose a legitimate threat requiring federal intervention. The resolution could lead to more aggressive law enforcement measures and a shift in immigration policy targeting specific groups associated with such organizations.

Summary

House Resolution 303 (HR303) recognizes members and affiliates of the Tren de Aragua organization as alien enemies perpetrating an invasion against the United States. The resolution affirms that the President of the United States is exercising his constitutional authority to repel this invasion. It references the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which grants the President the power to remove individuals designated as alien enemies in times of invasion or war. This legislative measure has been proposed in the context of escalating violence and criminal activities attributed to Tren de Aragua across various U.S. states.

Contention

The bill comes amid discussions regarding immigration policies and national security. Proponents of HR303 argue that it is necessary to address the perceived threats from Tren de Aragua, which is labeled as a terrorist organization by the bill's sponsors. However, critics may contend that such labeling risks further stigmatizing individuals based on nationality or group affiliation and can complicate the broader discussions on immigration reform and civil rights. The resolution also potentially redefines the concept of 'invasion' to include actions by non-state actors, raising concerns about interpretations that could affect future legislation.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US SR543

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the constitutional right of State Governors to repel the dangerous ongoing invasion across the United States southern border.

US SR362

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the constitutional right of State Governors to repel the dangerous ongoing invasion across the United States southern border.

US HR50

Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who have seized control of our southern border.

US HR1199

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and occupation of northern Cyprus.

US HR1031

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern border is an invasion.

US HR426

Impeaching Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors, culminating in his failure to protect the States from foreign invasion as is his duty under the Constitution.

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 HB2737

Stop the Invasion Act

US HR1192

Recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in countering the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.

US HR346

Reaffirming the support of the United States to our strongest ally in the region, Israel, and recognizing the authoritarian and extremist regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran as a threat to Israel, the region, the United States, and global stability.

Similar Bills

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