STOP MADNESS Act
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 by Sen. Tim Scott
It's waiting on a committee vote to reach the full chamber. Most bills never leave this stage.
This bill allows the President to impose sanctions on (1) foreign governments the President determines knowingly refuse or obstruct U.S. efforts to repatriate its citizens who have unlawfully entered the United States, and (2) foreign governments or foreign persons the President determines knowingly facilitate unlawful immigration into the United States.
The President may waive sanctions if the President determines that it is in the national security interest of the United States.
If a person violates this bill, criminal and civil penalties applicable to violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) apply.
To carry out the bill, the President may exercise authorities under the IEEPA.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
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