S. 486: Mandatory Removal Proceedings 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 | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-03 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-06):
Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act
This bill requires the immediate initiation of removal proceedings against a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) whose visa is revoked on security and related grounds.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Josh Hawley | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 486 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 486?
S. 486 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 486 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).