Officially: Laken Riley Act
If you're a non-citizen already flagged as inadmissible and you're tied to a theft crime, the government must now detain you -- no discretion. States also get a fast track to sue federal agencies if they think immigration rules on detention, deportation, parole, or visas aren't being followed. The harm bar for those lawsuits is just $100, which means states could file challenges over almost any cost. The bill passed the House and is waiting for Senate action.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR29. Modern Action explains Laken Riley Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can review before sending.
Where it stands
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10. (2/10/2025)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
For more detail
Choose one clear position: support, oppose, or amend. Then pick any reasons or personal context you want included. Modern Action uses that input and the bill context to draft a message you can review, edit, and send.
Congressional offices prioritize messages from their own constituents. Modern Action uses your address to route the drafted message to your senators when that is the most relevant target for this bill.
The draft includes the bill number, your position, the reasons you selected, any personal context you added, and a direct ask such as voting yes, voting no, cosponsoring, opposing, or seeking changes. You stay in control because you review it before it sends.
This page is for understanding Laken Riley Act, choosing whether you support it, oppose it, or want changes. Modern Action drafts the message before it goes to Congress.
Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it would do, where it is in the process (floor pending), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.
You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around HR29, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then leaves the final review and edits to you.
