HR-6976 : Still Just a Bill


Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act

This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

The bar to admission shall apply to an individual who has been convicted of the offense or has admitted to having committed the acts which constitute the elements of the offense. As a ground for deportability, the individual must have been convicted of the offense.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-03-06IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2024-02-05IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2024-02-01FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-02-01VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 274 - 150 (Roll no. 31). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H369)House floor actions
2024-02-01FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2024-02-01FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6976.House floor actions
2024-02-01FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679 and H.R. 6976. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.House floor actions
2024-02-01FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 980. (consideration: CR H369-373)House floor actions
2024-01-30FloorRule H. Res. 980 passed House.House floor actions
2024-01-29FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 980 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679 and H.R. 6976. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.House floor actions
2024-01-25CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 292.House floor actions
2024-01-25CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-357.House floor actions
2024-01-18CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.House committee actions
2024-01-18CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2024-01-11IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2024-01-11IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Barry Moore [R] (AL-2)
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Policy Area :

Immigration
Related Subjects
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Immigration status and procedures
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