Increases maximum prison terms for first-time illegal entry from 2 to 5 years and adds a mandatory minimum of 5 years (up to life) for aliens unlawfully present who are later convicted of any crime punishable by more than 1 year, plus raises reentry penalties after removal to up to 10-15 years or a
Section 275 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``2 years'' and inserting ``5 years''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Any alien-- ``(1) who-- ``(A) enters or attempts to enter the United States at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers, ``(B) eludes examination or inspection by immigration officers, or ``(C) attempts to enter or obtains entry to the United States by a willfully false or misleading representation or the willful concealment of a material fact, and ``(2) thereafter is
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends federal immigration law (INA §§ 275 and 276) to substantially increase criminal penalties and mandatory minimum prison terms for illegal entry, attempted entry, evasion of inspection, and reentry after removal, including enhanced sentences based on prior criminal convictions or multiple removals. This directly expands the scope and severity of federal immigration enforcement via state-immigration-crimes-border provisions. No provisions address firearms, transgender issues, abortion, or other immigration-enforcement subtopics such as sanctuary policies or E-Verify.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 682. (consideration: CR H4242)
2025-09-11
House
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 and H.R. 3486. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 under a structured rule and H.R. 3486 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
2025-09-11
House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3486.
2025-09-11
House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-09-11
House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3486, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2025-09-11
House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4250)
2025-09-11
Libra
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 264). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4242: 4)
2025-09-11
House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 264). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4242)
2025-09-11
House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-09-09
House
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 682 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 and H.R. 3486. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 under a structured rule and H.R. 3486 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
2025-09-09
House
Rule H. Res. 682 passed House.
2025-07-15
Libra
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-200.
2025-07-15
House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-200.
2025-07-15
House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 163.
2025-05-21
House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-05-21
House
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 10.