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Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024 [ sic ] This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report every month on non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States and who potentially pose a national security risk. DHS must report on (1) the number of individuals, (2) the nationalities or countries of last residence of these individuals, and (3) the location of the encounters.
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on HR.275
House
231-182
PASSED
Independents
231 yea
182 nay
⚠️ 12 members broke with party on this vote
Action Timeline
2025-06-27
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2025-06-26
CORRECTION TO ENGROSSMENT - Ms. Greene (GA) asked unanimous consent that in the engrossment of H.R. 275, the Clerk be directed to make corrections, which were placed at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
2025-06-26
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 275, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Correa demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed furth
2025-06-26
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 182 (Roll no. 184). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2989)
2025-06-26
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 182 (Roll no. 184). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2989)
2025-06-26
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2994-2995)
2025-06-26
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-06-26
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-06-26
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 275.
2025-06-26
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of ge
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.275 pass?
HR.275 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: 30%.
What does HR.275 do?
Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024 [ sic ] This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report every month on non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States and who potentially pose a national security risk. DHS must report on (1) the number of individuals, (2) the nationalities or countries of last residence of these individuals, and (3) the location of the encounters.
Who voted against HR.275?
12 members broke with their party on this vote.
Full Bill Text
119 HR 275 EH: Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 275 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish on a monthly basis the number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to unlawfully enter the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025 . 2. Publication by the Department of Homeland Security of the number of special interest aliens encountered (a) In general Not later than the seventh day of each month beginning with the first full month that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall publish on a publicly available webpage of the Department of Homeland Security and submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the total number, and an identification of the nationalities or countries of last habitual residence, of special interest aliens encountered by the Department during the immediately preceding month. Each such report shall also include the following: (1) Such number disaggregated by geographic regions of such encounters. (2) Specifications relating to whether such encounters were made at land, air, or sea ports of entry, between ports of entry, or in the interior of the United States. (3) Identification of any such nationalities or countries of last habitual residence that are covered nations. (b) Inclusion The first report required under subsection (a) shall also include the matters described in such subsection for the time period from January 20, 2021, through January 19, 2025. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Alien The term alien has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 ). (2) Covered nation The term covered nation has the meaning given such term in section 4872(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code. (3) Special interest alien The term special interest alien means an alien who, based on an analysis of travel patterns, potentially poses a national security risk to the United States or its interests. Passed the House of Representatives June 26, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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