U.S. Senate ·

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the apprehension and deportation of adult illegal aliens convicted of rape, murder, or sexual abuse of a minor after illegally entering the United States.

In plain English (AI summary)

This legislation creates a federal reserve fund dedicated to financing the arrest and deportation of non-citizens who have entered the country illegally and subsequently been convicted of serious violent crimes, specifically rape, murder, or the sexual abuse of a minor. The fund is designed to be deficit-neutral, meaning it must be offset by spending cuts elsewhere in the federal budget rather than increasing the national debt. For residents of Arlington, this bill reflects a shift toward prioritizing federal resources for the removal of individuals who have committed severe criminal offenses. While the policy focuses on federal immigration enforcement, local communities may observe changes in the scope and frequency of cooperation between federal agencies and regional law enforcement regarding the detention and deportation of high-risk individuals.

Roll-call votes

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5281 to S.Con.Res. 33 (No short title on file)
Apr 22, 2026 · U.S. Senate · Amendment Agreed to
98 – 0 · 2 other
Arlington delegation
Full roll call