Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 6, 2021Immigration
S. 2945
BE GONE Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 6, 2021)
Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants or the BE GONE Act
This bill expands, for immigration purposes, the definition of aggravated felony to include sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence. (Under current law, a conviction for an aggravated felony is grounds for deportation and may bar an individual from other immigration-related benefits.)
What just happenedOct 6, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
22 cosponsors1 D21 R
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- Introduced in SenateOct 6, 2021
- Oct 6, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 6, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate