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Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025
7/21/2025, 7:32 PM
Summary of Bill HR 875
Bill 119 HR 875, also known as the "Drunk Driving Prevention Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make aliens who have been convicted of or committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired inadmissible and deportable. This means that individuals who are not US citizens and have been found guilty of drunk driving would be barred from entering the country or could face deportation if they are already residing in the US.
The bill is designed to address concerns about public safety and the potential dangers posed by individuals who have a history of driving under the influence. By making drunk driving a grounds for inadmissibility and deportation, the legislation seeks to protect communities from the risks associated with impaired driving.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is a necessary measure to ensure the safety of American citizens and to hold individuals accountable for their actions. However, critics may raise concerns about the potential impact on individuals who have made mistakes in the past and argue that the punishment of deportation may be too severe for this offense. Overall, Bill 119 HR 875 represents a significant step towards addressing the issue of drunk driving within the context of immigration policy. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this legislation and consider the potential implications for both public safety and the rights of individuals involved.
The bill is designed to address concerns about public safety and the potential dangers posed by individuals who have a history of driving under the influence. By making drunk driving a grounds for inadmissibility and deportation, the legislation seeks to protect communities from the risks associated with impaired driving.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is a necessary measure to ensure the safety of American citizens and to hold individuals accountable for their actions. However, critics may raise concerns about the potential impact on individuals who have made mistakes in the past and argue that the punishment of deportation may be too severe for this offense. Overall, Bill 119 HR 875 represents a significant step towards addressing the issue of drunk driving within the context of immigration policy. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this legislation and consider the potential implications for both public safety and the rights of individuals involved.
Congressional Summary of HR 875
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 875
Bill HR 875 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 27, 2025. Bill HR 875 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 875's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 875
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
62Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
62Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 875
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 875
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
Comments

Goldie Cole
30,713
11 months ago
I don't support this. Who does it impact?
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