Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/3486
Last Updated: February 4, 2026

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Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

ID: B000740

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September 15, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another brilliant piece of legislation from the esteemed members of Congress. I'm sure it's just a coincidence that this bill is designed to make them look tough on immigration while actually doing nothing to address the underlying issues.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 (HR 3486) claims to aim at increasing penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the United States after being removed. But let's be real, its primary objective is to provide a nice soundbite for politicians to tout their "tough on immigration" credentials while doing nothing to address the root causes of illegal immigration.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends sections 275 and 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325 and 1326) by increasing penalties for individuals who enter or attempt to enter the United States without authorization, as well as those who reenter after being removed. The changes include:

* Increasing the maximum penalty from 2 years to 5 years imprisonment for first-time offenders * Imposing a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years for certain repeat offenders * Expanding the definition of "removal" to include agreements in which an alien stipulates to removal during or not during a criminal trial

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects will be affected by this bill:

* Undocumented immigrants, who will face harsher penalties and longer prison sentences * Immigration advocates, who will have to deal with the fallout of increased deportations and family separations * Politicians, who will get to grandstand about being tough on immigration while doing nothing to address the real issues

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a classic example of "legislative theater" – it's designed to look good on paper but does little to address the underlying problems. The increased penalties and mandatory minimum sentences will likely lead to:

* More deportations, which will only serve to further destabilize already vulnerable communities * Increased costs for taxpayers, as the government will have to foot the bill for longer prison sentences and more deportations * A continued lack of meaningful reform on immigration policy, leaving the system broken and in need of real solutions

In short, this bill is a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. It's a cynical attempt to look tough on immigration while doing nothing to address the root causes of the issue. But hey, at least it'll give politicians something to talk about during their next campaign rally.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$126,405
26 donors
PACs
$1,000
Organizations
$13,200
Committees
$0
Individuals
$98,805
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1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
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$9,900
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
1 transaction
$3,300

No committee contributions found

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$6,600
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FISHER, KENNETH L.
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DUHAMEL, WILLIAM
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KERR, R. BRUCE
1 transaction
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BRALY, ANGELA
1 transaction
$3,435
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CANTRELL, STEVEN
1 transaction
$3,435
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CHANSOLME, DAVID
1 transaction
$3,435

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 5 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13]

ID: K000405

Top Contributors

10

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WORDSWORTH, BRIAN L
BRIGADE MANAGING PARTNER
Individual RALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
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BROCK, DAMON A
BROCK CONTRACT SERVICES CONSTRUCTION
Individual RALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
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FONVILLE, KATE J
RETIRD RETIRD
Individual RALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
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HOLDING, FRANK ROYALL
SELF-EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE
Individual NEW BERN, NC
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
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JOHNSON, C DAVID
JOHNSON LEXUS OWNER
Individual RALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
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TUCKER, GARLAND S III
TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORP. BROKER
Individual RALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Dec 5, 2023
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ARTHUR, KATHERINE CHALK
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual MOREHEAD CITY, NC
$3,300
Dec 11, 2023
8
SEWELL, CECIL WHITAKER MR. JR
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual RALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
9
HUDSON, KRISTEN ANDERSON
ANDERSON AUTO GROUP HUMAN RESOURCES
Individual RALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Nov 30, 2023
10
WALL, NANCY
WALL RECYCLING ATTORNEY
Individual WILMINGTON, NC
$3,300
Nov 21, 2023

Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]

ID: Z000018

Top Contributors

10

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PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE
Organization TUCSON, AZ
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
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PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
Organization TEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Feb 5, 2024
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PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
Organization TEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Feb 5, 2024
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THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
Organization TULALIP, WA
$3,300
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Organization PALA, CA
$2,500
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$2,350
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$2,000
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AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
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$2,000
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Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

ID: S001228

Top Contributors

10

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HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA
Organization UPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
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A-OK ENTERPRISES, LLC
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$500
Jul 10, 2024
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ROSE, DIANA
ASPIRE65 OWNER
Individual OLATHE, KS
$6,600
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Individual OLATHE, KS
$6,600
Jul 19, 2024
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FOCUS WORKFORCES EXECUTIVE
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$6,600
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SELF AGRICULTURE
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$6,600
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C3 CEO
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$6,600
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MILLER, RICHARD
MILLER'S PROFESSIONAL IMAGING CEO
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$6,600
Jun 25, 2024
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PATTERSON, ROB
RMJK ENTERPRISES INC CEO
Individual KANSAS CITY, KS
$6,600
Jun 30, 2024

Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

ID: G000603

Top Contributors

10

1
RALLYE MOTORS
Organization ROSLYN, NY
$6,000
Jul 18, 2023
2
RALLYE MOTORS
Organization ROSLYN, NY
$6,000
Jun 5, 2023
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Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$1,000
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BOERNE STAGE AIRFIELD
Organization BOERNE, TX
$2,500
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HOLMES LAW
Organization DALLAS, TX
$500
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ONEIDA INDIAN NATION
Organization ONEIDA, NY
$3,300
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ONEIDA INDIAN NATION
Organization ONEIDA, NY
$3,300
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
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$3,000
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Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$600
Jun 22, 2023
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$400
Jun 22, 2023

Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

ID: L000596

Top Contributors

10

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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Sep 15, 2023
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DUKE ENERGY
Organization WASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
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MOGHADAM, SHAHAB
APPLIED MATERIALS PROJECT MANAGER
Individual SARATOGA, CA
$5,800
Aug 15, 2024
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JACOBS, TERRENCE S
PENNECO PRESIDENT & CEO
Individual WINDERMERE, FL
$3,300
Jul 22, 2024
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WALTER, JENNIFER
RETIRED RETIRED
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$3,300
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WALTER, DAVID
RETIRED RETIRED
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SUNCOAST FAMILY MEDICAL PHYSICIAN
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RETIRED RETIRED
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RETIRED RETIRED
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$3,300
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RENO, MATHEW J
RETIRED RETIRED
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$3,300
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