Bill
HR 1927
The CLEAR Act of 2025 empowers state and local law enforcement to aid in removing unlawful immigrants, enhancing public safety and immigration enforcement.
The CLEAR Act of 2025, formally known as the Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2025, was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 6, 2025. The bill aims to enhance the enforcement of immigration laws by encouraging state and local law enforcement agencies to assist in the apprehension and removal of individuals unlawfully present in the United States.
The primary intent of the CLEAR Act is to strengthen collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the enforcement of immigration laws. By providing resources and legal frameworks, the bill seeks to facilitate the identification and removal of criminal aliens, thereby enhancing public safety and national security.
The bill includes several significant provisions:
Federal Affirmation of Assistance: It affirms the federal government's support for state and local involvement in immigration law enforcement.
State Authorization: Encourages states to authorize their law enforcement agencies to assist in the enforcement of immigration laws.
National Crime Information Center Database: Establishes a system for listing immigration violators in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.
Information Sharing: Mandates state and local law enforcement to provide information about apprehended aliens to federal authorities.
Financial Assistance: Allocates financial resources to state and local law enforcement agencies that assist in immigration enforcement.
Increased Federal Detention Space: Calls for the expansion of federal detention facilities to accommodate aliens unlawfully present in the U.S.
Federal Custody: Ensures that aliens apprehended by state or local law enforcement are taken into federal custody.
Training Programs: Provides for the training of state and local law enforcement personnel on immigration law enforcement.
Immunity Provisions: Offers legal immunity to state and local officials who assist in immigration enforcement under this Act.
Institutional Removal Program: Supports the continuation and enhancement of the Institutional Removal Program, which facilitates the removal of aliens from correctional facilities.
Authorization of Appropriations: Authorizes necessary appropriations to fund the provisions of the Act.
Severability Clause: Includes a clause ensuring that if any part of the Act is found to be unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.
The CLEAR Act is expected to impact various stakeholders, including:
State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies: These agencies will receive additional resources and training to assist in immigration enforcement.
Immigrants: The bill may lead to increased apprehensions and removals of individuals unlawfully present in the U.S., particularly those with criminal records.
Federal Government: The Act will require coordination and collaboration between federal and state agencies, potentially leading to changes in how immigration enforcement is conducted.
The bill is sponsored by Darrell Issa and co-sponsored by Mike Haridopolos, Randy Feenstra, Lance Gooden, and Elijah Crane.
The CLEAR Act has a companion bill, S 114, which is currently under consideration in the Senate.
This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the CLEAR Act of 2025, detailing its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on law enforcement and immigration policy in the United States.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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