S. 1817

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to treat inadmissible aliens more consistently regardless of their country of nationality, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · May 20, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Schmitt · Committee: Committee on the Judiciary

Table of contents

• S. 1817
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Inspection of aliens for admission

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Inspection of aliens for admission

• Section 235(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act () is amended— 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)
  • in subparagraph (A)—
    • in clause (i)—
      • (i) by striking ; and
      • (ii) by striking section 212(a)(6)(C) or 212(a)(7)and inserting paragraph (6) or (7) of section 212(a);
    • in clause (ii)—
      • (i) by striking ; and
      • (ii) by striking section 212(a)(6)(C) or 212(a)(7)and inserting paragraph (6) or (7) of section 212(a); and
    • by amending clause (iii) to read as follows:
      • (iii) The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) to any alien who is inadmissible under paragraph (6) or (7) of section 212(a), without limitation. Such application shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary and may be modified by the Secretary at any time.
  • in subparagraph (B)—
    • by striking each place such term appears and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security; and
    • in clause (v), by striking a significant possibilityand inserting clear and convincing evidence;
  • in subparagraph (C), by striking Attorney Generaland inserting Secretary of Homeland Security;
  • by striking subparagraph (F); and
  • by redesignating subparagraph (G) as subparagraph (F).