01 — The Text
What.
- Makes DUI/impaired driving a reason to bar non-citizens from entering the U.S.
- Allows deportation of non-citizens convicted of DUI (admission to the offense bars entry but doesn't trigger deportation).
- Applies to anyone convicted of the offense or who admits committing the acts that constitute DUI.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Non-citizens face permanent bars to U.S. admission or removal after DUI conviction; citizens are unaffected.
- Law enforcement and immigration officials gain new tool to remove non-citizens involved in impaired driving cases.
- Trade-off: Targets public safety concern (DUI deaths) but expands deportation grounds beyond current law.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed 246-160 on June 26; now in Senate Judiciary Committee with no timeline set.
- Senate can approve, amend, or shelve the bill; final passage requires both chambers to agree.
- Contact your senators if you want to weigh in on immigration and deportation policy.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jun 27, 2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jun 26, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 26, 2025 — On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 160 (Roll no. 183). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2984-2985)
- Jun 26, 2025 — Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 160 (Roll no. 183). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2984-2985)
- Jun 26, 2025 — Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2993-2994)
- Jun 26, 2025 — POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 875, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- Jun 26, 2025 — The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Jun 26, 2025 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 875.