U.S. Representatives Derek Schmidt (KS-02) and Tracey Mann (KS-01) made their votes count by pushing for the advancement of H.R. 30, also known as the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. This significant move took place on Thursday, January 16th, in Washington, D.C.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill with a vote of 274-145. H.R. 30 is a legislation that establishes the standards for deporting undocumented migrants who have been convicted of or have admitted to committing sex crimes or domestic violence.
Rep. Derek Schmidt has lent his support as a co-sponsor to the bill.
“Our Republican Congress is taking swift and decisive action to put an end to the border crisis under the Biden administration,” stated Rep. Schmidt. “During my tenure as Kansas Attorney General, I witnessed countless instances where illegal immigrants committed horrific and violent crimes against American citizens, with women and children being particularly vulnerable. This legislation aims to enhance the safety of communities in Kansas and throughout the entire nation by ensuring that noncitizens who engage in such criminal activities are not only deemed inadmissible to the United States but also promptly removed. I am honored to be a cosponsor of this bill and eagerly await its signing into law by President Trump.”
After the vote, Rep. Mann issued a statement expressing his thoughts on the matter.
According to Representative Mann, one of the main concerns for Kansans is the issue of the wide-open border. He criticizes President Biden’s leadership, claiming that over 16 million illegal immigrants have entered the country without proper vetting or background checks. Rep. Mann highlights the alarming fact that U.S. Customs and Border Protection have handled more than 1,500 cases since October 2023, involving assault, battery, domestic violence, and sexual offenses committed by individuals in the country illegally. He emphasizes the need to prioritize the safety of women and children and argues that supporting the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act is a logical and essential step to keep dangerous individuals out of the country and ensure the well-being of our society.
H.R. 30 has been passed and will now move on to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.
