Senate Simple Resolution 71
117th Congress(2021-2022)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that aliens convicted of drunk driving offenses qualify as a public safety threat for the purposes of immigration enforcement.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 24, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
71
Congress
117
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that any guidance from the Department of Homeland Security on immigration enforcement should not deprioritize the removal of aliens convicted of drunk driving or any crime which includes an element of assault or violence.
February 24, 2021
02/24/2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S865)
02/24/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:28 PM