S-149 : Still Just a Bill


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.

    Action Timeline

    Action DateTypeTextSource
    2025-01-17IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
    2025-01-17IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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    John Cornyn [R] (TX)
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