Contact Congress about H.Res. 303: Recognizing that members and affiliates of Tren de Aragua are alien enemies perpetrating an invasion of the United States and affirming that the President is exercising his constitutional authority to repel that invasion.
This resolution backs using an old wartime law against Tren de Aragua members and affiliates. It says the President is properly using that law to detain and remove them. The resolution itself does not change the law.
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Recognizing that members and affiliates of Tren de Aragua are alien enemies perpetrating an invasion of the United States and affirming that the President is exercising his constitutional authority to repel that invasion. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.Res. 303: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects noncitizens accused of being members or affiliates of Tren de Aragua. It could also affect federal immigration, law enforcement, and national security agencies by backing a stronger legal frame for detaining and removing those people. Courts, Congress, and foreign governments could also see it as a signal about how the House views the group and the President’s power.
Why this matters: This matters because it could move some Tren de Aragua cases from ordinary crime or immigration enforcement into a national security frame. The resolution supports using an old wartime law against a modern gang. That could make federal action faster and tougher. It also raises questions about limits, proof, and what process accused people should get.
Key provisions in H.Res. 303
- The Alien Enemies Act could be used against invasions or hostile raids by non-state groups. The resolution says the law is not limited to formal governments.
- The resolution points to a presidential action about Tren de Aragua. That action labeled the gang a foreign terrorist organization and specially designated global terrorists.
- The resolution points to a presidential proclamation that uses the Alien Enemies Act against Tren de Aragua. It describes the gang as taking hostile action and using irregular warfare against the United States.
- The resolution connects Tren de Aragua’s actions to Venezuela’s Maduro government. It says the gang acts under that government’s direction or influence.
- Members and affiliates of Tren de Aragua would be treated as “alien enemies.” That label matters for how the Alien Enemies Act applies to them.
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Questions people ask about H.Res. 303
- What is H.Res. 303?
- This resolution backs using an old wartime law against Tren de Aragua members and affiliates. It says the President is properly using that law to detain and remove them. The resolution itself does not change the law.
- How do I support or oppose H.Res. 303?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.Res. 303?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.Res. 303 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
