Legislative Activity
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The "End Unaccountable Amnesty Act" aims to reform temporary protected status, unaccompanied alien children procedures, cancellation of removal, prohibited identification documents for air travel, and immigration parole. This bill seeks to limit eligibility for temporary protected status, alter procedures for unaccompanied alien children, repeal cancellation of removal, prohibit certain identification documents for air travel, and restrict parole authority.
Jim Banks
Senator
IN
Jim Banks
Senator
IN
The "End Unaccountable Amnesty Act" seeks to amend immigration laws by reforming temporary protected status, modifying rules for unaccompanied alien children, repealing cancellation of removal, restricting the use of certain identification documents for air travel, and limiting the use of immigration parole. It aims to tighten eligibility for protected status and parole, expedite repatriation processes for unaccompanied minors, and ensure stricter enforcement of immigration laws. The bill also seeks to provide legal recourse for those financially harmed by the federal government's failure to properly implement these provisions.
The "Qualified Immunity Act of 2025" codifies qualified immunity for law enforcement officers, protecting them from liability unless the violated right was clearly established or a court has ruled similar conduct lawful, while also shielding agencies if the officer is not liable or was acting within their job scope.
Jim Banks
Senator
IN
Jim Banks
Senator
IN
The "Qualified Immunity Act of 2025" codifies qualified immunity for law enforcement officers, protecting them from liability in individual capacity unless the violated right was clearly established or a reasonable officer would have known their conduct was unlawful. It also shields law enforcement agencies and local governments from liability if the officer is not liable under the defined conditions or was acting within the scope of their employment. This act aims to balance accountability with the protection of officers performing their duties reasonably. The amendments will take effect 180 days after the enactment of the Act.
The CBW Fentanyl Act amends existing legislation to impose sanctions on foreign individuals and countries involved in chemical or biological weapons programs, particularly those related to fentanyl production, and requires presidential reports to Congress on these activities. It also outlines a tiered system of sanctions that can be imposed and subsequently terminated based on a country's compliance and actions to prevent future violations.
Jim Banks
Senator
IN
Jim Banks
Senator
IN
The CBW Fentanyl Act amends the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 to expand sanctions for countries and individuals involved in chemical or biological weapons programs, including those related to fentanyl production. It mandates presidential reports to Congress on foreign individuals or entities involved in "covered acts" related to such programs, triggering a tiered system of sanctions based on the country's response. These sanctions range from suspending scientific cooperation to prohibiting transactions within U.S. jurisdiction, with potential waivers for national security interests and a sunset clause after five years. The bill aims to counter the weaponization of fentanyl by targeting international actors contributing to its production and distribution.