S. 271: Stop Illegal Reentry 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 | 2025-01-28 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 9 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-28 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-28):
Stop Illegal Reentry Act
This bill increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who illegally reenter the United States after removal or exclusion.
Generally, an individual who had been denied entry into or removed from the United States and who later enters or attempts to enter the United States without prior approval from the Department of Homeland Security shall be fined, imprisoned for up to five years, or both. Current law requires a fine, imprisonment for up to two years, or both, for such an individual.
An individual who had been denied entry or removed three or more times and who later enters or attempts to enter the United States shall be fined, imprisoned for up to 10 years, or both.
An individual who was convicted of an aggravated felony or convicted at least two times before removal or departure and who subsequently enters or tries to enter the United States shall be imprisoned at least 5 years and for up to 20 years and may also be fined. Currently, there is no minimum term of imprisonment for an individual who reenters after a conviction for an aggravated felony, and there are no criminal penalties for a reentering individual who had been convicted at least two times (other than the penalties for illegal reentry generally).
Cosponsors (9)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Chuck Grassley | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| James C. Justice | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| John Cornyn | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS 2025-01-29 |
| Jim Banks | R IN 2025-01-29 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 271 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 271?
S. 271 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Stop Illegal Reentry Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 271 are available on congress.gov.
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