BE GONE Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 27, 2021)
Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants Act or the BE GONE Act
This bill expands, for immigration purposes, the definition of aggravated felony to include sexual abuse, 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 happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 27, 2021
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Oct 27, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 27, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 27, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House