H.R.275 — Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025
House Roll Call
H.R.275
| Bill | H.R.275 — Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 231 / Nay 182 / Present 0 / Not Voting 18 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 208 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| D | 23 | 182 | 0 | 7 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 275 - Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025
The Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025 aims to enhance the monitoring and reporting of non-citizens classified as “special interest aliens” (SIAs) by federal agencies. SIAs are defined as individuals from countries that are designated as posing a heightened risk for terrorism or other national security threats. This legislation mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) implement specific reporting requirements for these individuals.
Key Provisions:
- Reporting Requirements: The bill requires federal agencies to report to Congress on the number of SIAs encountered, their immigration status, and any actions taken regarding their cases. This includes detailed data on apprehensions, detentions, and deportations.
- Coordination Among Agencies: The legislation emphasizes inter-agency cooperation between DHS, DOJ, and other relevant federal entities to ensure comprehensive tracking and management of SIAs.
- Annual Reports: Agencies are mandated to submit annual reports to Congress, detailing the findings and any recommendations for policy adjustments based on the data collected.
Funding and Authorities: The bill does not specify new funding sources but may utilize existing appropriations for DHS and DOJ to cover the costs associated with the enhanced reporting and monitoring activities.
Programs and Agencies Affected: The primary agencies impacted by this bill are the DHS and DOJ, particularly their immigration enforcement and national security divisions.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The legislation aims to bolster national security by providing lawmakers with critical data on individuals who may pose risks. It indirectly benefits the general public by enhancing the government’s ability to respond to potential threats.
Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 275 has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for further consideration. The timeline for further action will depend on committee deliberations and potential amendments.
Yea (231)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (182)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
