HR 3486 · Passed House · 09-15-25
Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025
What does the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 do?
HR 3486 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Stephanie I. Bice (R-OK). Raises criminal penalties for illegally entering the U.S. and adds mandatory minimum prison terms for people who reenter after being removed, especially those with prior crimes. Increases penalties for illegal entry and adds mandatory minimums for reentry after removal.
Did HR 3486 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 3486 has passed the House.
Status: Passed House
Latest vote: House Passed 226–197 on September 11, 2025
Outlook: Unlikely
Key provisions
- Illegal Entry Penalties
- Maximum prison term for illegal entry raised from 2 to 5 years
- New 5-year mandatory minimum for entry plus a later serious crime
- Reentry After Removal
- Base reentry penalty up to 10 years
- Up to 15 years for those with 3+ prior misdemeanors
- 10-year-to-life mandatory minimum for serious prior offenses
Last updated June 15, 2026