AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Sep 2, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill establishes driving while intoxicated or impaired as a ground for barring non-U.S. nationals from admission to the United States
- The bill establishes driving while intoxicated or impaired as a ground for deporting non-U.S. nationals
- For admission bars, conviction or admission of committing the offense's elements suffices
- For deportation, the individual must have been convicted of the offense
- The bill passed the House on June 26, 2025 by a vote of 246–160
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Non-U.S. nationals convicted of or admitting to DUI/impaired driving may be barred from U.S. entry
- Non-U.S. nationals convicted of DUI/impaired driving may become deportable
- The official summary does not quantify affected individuals, specify implementation timelines, or document enforcement effects
- The summary does not establish economic, public health, or enforcement impacts
03 — The Path
Now what?
- The bill was received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on June 27, 2025
- The House passed the bill with an amendment in the nature of a substitute on June 26, 2025
- No further action is documented in the provided record
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.