Contact Congress about H.R. 630: Neighbors Not Enemies Act

The bill would remove an old wartime law that lets the President act against some noncitizens from enemy countries. It does not replace that law with new rules.

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Neighbors Not Enemies Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.R. 630: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects noncitizens in the United States who are citizens or subjects of a country at war with the United States. It could change what the President can do to them under this one old law. It also affects Presidents, federal agencies, courts, and lawmakers because they would have to rely on other laws in a declared war.

Why this matters: This matters because the bill would take away one wartime power the President can use against some noncitizens. The Alien Enemies Act deals with people from countries at war with the United States. Repealing it could reduce nationality-based restrictions during wartime. It could also raise questions about what legal tools remain for rare national security emergencies.

Key provisions in H.R. 630

• The bill repeals sections 4067 through 4070 of the Revised Statutes. Those sections are now listed in federal law as 50 U.S.C. 21-24.
• It removes the specific law often called the Alien Enemies Act.
• It does not add replacement language. It also does not create new powers or amend another law to take the old law's place.
• It provides no new money. It also creates no new federal offices, programs, or reporting duties.
• It changes federal law going forward. It does not give the government a new plan for handling people from enemy countries during wartime.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 630

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Questions people ask about H.R. 630

What is H.R. 630?

The bill would remove an old wartime law that lets the President act against some noncitizens from enemy countries. It does not replace that law with new rules.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 630?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 630?

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