US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal Senate Bill SB1817

Introduced
5/20/25  

Caption

Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB3984

Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025

US HB86

Ending Catch and Release Act of 2023 This bill changes the treatment of certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) without lawful immigration status, including by prohibiting the release of asylum seekers into the United States while their cases are pending. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may not (with some exceptions) release an individual who is not clearly entitled to admission into the United States while the individual's case is pending, even if the individual is an asylum seeker. DHS may instead detain the individual or return the individual to a neighboring country in certain situations. The bill also expands expedited removal from the United States (i.e., removal without further hearing or review) to include individuals present in the United States without being admitted, with certain exceptions. Under current law, individuals are subject to expedited removal if they lack proper documentation or obtained an immigration benefit through fraud; such individuals are still subject to expedited removal under the bill. The bill also modifies the standard for establishing a credible fear of persecution to avoid expedited removal. Generally, an asylum seeker may avoid expedited removal if an asylum officer finds such a credible fear. Under this bill, an officer may find credible fear if it is more likely than not the individual can establish their eligibility for asylum, whereas under current law, the officer may find credible fear if there is a significant possibility that the individual can establish their eligibility.

US SB1827

Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

US HB5713

Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

US HB1050

Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act

US HB5311

CABLE Expansion Act Connecting And Building Lines for Expedited Expansion Act

US HB7544

Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026

US HB7664

State Partnerships to Enhance Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

US HB57

Ending Catch and Release Act of 2025

US HB6958

PROTECT Military Families Act Parole Relief Offering Troops Expedited Compassionate Treatment of Military Families Act

Similar Bills

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