Non Citizens Convicted Of DUI–Deportation

The House passed H.R. 875, the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025.

Yes — since H.R. 875 has only passed the House, it must go to the Senate next. There it will be referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee (as noted on June 27, 2025), and must receive a Senate vote, be approved, and then be signed by the President before becoming law mcclintock.house.gov+11congress.gov+11congress.gov+11.

Timing: When Would It Take Effect?

If the Senate approves the bill and the President signs it, the timing for when it becomes effective depends on the implementation date specified in the final enrolled Act. As currently written, the bill does not specify a delayed effective date, only that upon enactment it would immediately modify the Immigration and Nationality Act. So, unless the Senate or President inserts a delay, its provisions would take effect as soon as it’s signed into law.

To summarize:

• Next step: Senate action (Committee → floor vote)
• After Senate passage: Goes to the President
• Assuming signature: Effective immediately upon enactment, unless modified in final version

 What The Law Would Do

H.R. 875, titled the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025, amends U.S. immigration law in two key ways mcclintock.house.gov+11congress.gov+11billtrack50.com+11:

1. Makes DUI A basis For inadmissibility

• Any non‑U.S. national (“alien”) who has been convicted of a DUI, or even admits to committing one, becomes inadmissible under Section 212(a)(2)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
• Applies regardless of whether the DUI was classified as a misdemeanor or felony, and regardless of whether it involved alcohol or drugs issuevoter.org+3congress.gov+3tran.house.gov+3quiverquant.com+1tran.house.gov+1.

2. Makes DUI A basis For deportability

• Any non‑U.S. national convicted of a DUI offense becomes removable under Section 237(a)(2)(G).
• Again, classification severity under local law is irrelevant congress.govquiverquant.com+1tran.house.gov+1.

Notable Details:

• Applies to all non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents (green‑card holders) billtrack50.com+10tran.house.gov+10quiverquant.com+10.
• Intended to close a purported gap in immigration law, where DUI offenses were not previously a clear basis for removal or denial of entry congress.gov+3issuevoter.org+3quiverquant.com+3.
• The hearing amendment allows immigration judges to consider mitigating factors, such as the circumstances of the offense, before ordering removal.

Recap

H.R. 875 has officially moved to the Senate, where further action is needed before it can become law. Here’s where it stands now:

 Senate Progress

• June 27, 2025 – The bill was received in the Senate, read twice, and formally referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee reddit.com+8congress.gov+8reddit.com+8.
• Next Steps – The Senate Judiciary Committee must first hold hearings, report the bill, and then the full Senate must vote on it. If passed, it moves to the President for signing.

Timeline & Effective Date

• There is no delayed effective date included in the version passed by the House (as of June 26).
• Therefore, if Senate passes it and the President signs, it would likely take effect immediately upon enactment.
• However, the Senate or White House could still propose an amendment to delay implementation during the legislative process.

What To Watch

1. Senate Judiciary Committee – Check for hearing dates, mark-up sessions, or committee votes.
2. Senate Vote – Watch whether Senate Majority Liason schedules floor consideration.
3. President’s Action – After Senate passage, whether it’s signed or vetoed.