S. 72: Justice for Jocelyn 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 | 2025-01-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-13):
Justice for Jocelyn Act
This bill limits Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE’s) Alternatives to Detention program, which supervises non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) subject to removal who are released from the custody of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Specifically, releases under this program are prohibited unless all detention beds are filled and DHS found no alternatives after exercising and exhausting all reasonable options.
The bill requires all individuals on ICE’s nondetained docket to be enrolled in the program and be subject to continuous GPS monitoring and curfew.
Further, the bill requires a non-U.S. national who was arrested and released to be removed in absentia if an immigration officer submits an affidavit to an immigration judge stating that the individual failed to comply with a condition of release.
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-01-13 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-13 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-13 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-13 |
| Roger F. Wicker | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-13 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-13 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 72 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 72?
S. 72 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Justice for Jocelyn Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 72 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).