S. 149: Public Safety First Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-17 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-17 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-17):
Public Safety First Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. Specifically, DHS must detain an individual who (1) is unlawfully present in the United States or did not possess the necessary documents when applying for admission; and (2) has been charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 149 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 149?
S. 149 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Public Safety First Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 149 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).