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US SB3645

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Cotton

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Expands deportation grounds to include any noncitizen convicted of any felony or 2 misdemeanors, replacing the current "aggravated felony" standard, with retroactive application to convictions before the law's enactment

  • Requires state and local courts and law enforcement to report criminal convictions of noncitizens to DHS within 24 hours through integration with federal databases including the former Secure Communities system

  • Shortens appeal deadlines in non-asylum removal cases from 180 days to 30 days and from 90 days to 30 days, with a target of resolving appeals within 120 days

  • Authorizes $150 million annually for competitive grants to jurisdictions that cooperate with immigration detainers and information sharing, with funds available for detention capacity, officer training, and enforcement equipment

  • Withholds 15% of Highway Trust Fund apportionment from sanctuary jurisdictions that restrict sharing immigration status information or complying with DHS detainers, with a 180-day grace period and appeals process

Legislative Description

Deportation Acceleration Act

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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