Legisloop: Daily Brief

By: Sam Lachman • Published: 3/4/2024
775 words • Read Time: 4 minutes

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Bills of The Day:

Summary: By amending the Immigration and Nationality Act, this bill aims to strengthen the authority of immigration judges. It proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act, allowing judges to impose fines on individuals who show contempt towards the court's authority. This measure seeks to ensure respect and efficiency in immigration court proceedings by clearly defining judges' powers to sanction disrespectful behaviors.

Next Action: The bill was read twice and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration.

Laken Riley Act
House of Congress: House of Representatives
Bill Code: H.R. 7511
Date Introduced: March 1, 2024
Sponsor: Collins (R-GA)
Co-Sponsor(s): N/A

Summary: This legislation mandates the detention of aliens charged with theft in the U.S. and criticizes the current administration's immigration policies, linking them to tragic losses like Laken Riley's. It updates the Immigration and Nationality Act to include theft-related offenses as grounds for mandatory detention and allows state attorneys general to take legal action against Homeland Security for non-compliance, aiming to tighten immigration enforcement.

Next Action: The bill has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration

Student Loan Deduction Act of 2024
House of Congress: Senate
Bill Code: S. 3807
Date Introduced: February 27, 2024
Sponsor: Welch (D-VT)
Co-Sponsor(s): Duckworth (D-IL), Shaheen (D-NH), Booker (D-NJ), Padilla (D-CA), Sanders (I-VT), Wyden (D-OR), Blumenthal (D-CT)

Summary: This bill proposes an amendment to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. It aims to allow households to deduct student loan payments from their income when calculating eligibility for food assistance. This includes payments on federal and private student loans. The purpose is to reduce the financial strain on individuals and families by potentially increasing their eligibility for food assistance benefits. This change seeks to support those burdened by student loans, making food assistance more accessible to them.

Next Action: The bill has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for review.

Safer Prisons Act of 2024
House of Congress: Senate
Bill Code: S. 3817
Date Introduced: February 27, 2024
Sponsor: Blackburn (R-TN)
Co-Sponsor(s): N/A

Summary: This bill aims to enhance the safety of correctional officers in the Bureau of Prisons by doubling the maximum penalties for assaulting them. This includes both the term of imprisonment and the applicable fines. By amending Section 111 of Title 18, United States Code, this legislation seeks to deter violent acts against prison staff, ensuring a safer work environment for those who serve in these roles. The bill reflects a commitment to protecting correctional officers by imposing stricter consequences on those who perpetrate violence within prison walls.

Next Action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration.

COLAs Don't Count Act of 2024
House of Congress: Senate
Bill Code: S. 3806
Date Introduced: February 27, 2024
Sponsor: Welch (D-VT)
Co-Sponsor(s): Padilla (D-CA), Sanders (I-VT), Wyden (D-OR), Markey (D-MA)

Next Action: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for further evaluation.

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