Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025
S. 1817119th Congress

Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025

Introduced in the SenateSen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO)17 sections · 1 min read
Version: is · Apr 20, 2026

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025.

Section 2. Inspection of aliens for admission

Section 235(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)) is amended—

(1) in subparagraph (A)—

(A) in clause (i)—

(i) by striking (other than an alien described in subparagraph (F)); and

(ii) by striking section 212(a)(6)(C) or 212(a)(7) and inserting paragraph (6) or (7) of section 212(a);

(B) in clause (ii)—

(i) by striking (other than an alien described in subparagraph (F)); and

(ii) by striking section 212(a)(6)(C) or 212(a)(7) and inserting paragraph (6) or (7) of section 212(a); and

(C) by amending clause (iii) to read as follows:

(iii) Application to certain other aliens

The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) to any alien who is inadmissible under paragraph (6) or (7) of section 212(a), without limitation. Such application shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary and may be modified by the Secretary at any time.

(2) in subparagraph (B)—

(A) by striking Attorney General each place such term appears and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security; and

(B) in clause (v), by striking a significant possibility and inserting clear and convincing evidence;

(3) in subparagraph (C), by striking Attorney General and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security;

(4) by striking subparagraph (F); and

(5) by redesignating subparagraph (G) as subparagraph (F).

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