Charleston Reporter

Interest in H.R. 7909, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, has surged as it moves to the Senate after passing the House of Representatives with bipartisan support by a vote of 266 to 158.

The decision from Republicans in the Senate to hotline the bill underscores their urgency to advance it quickly. Hotlining is a strategic procedure carried out by Leadership and their Cloakrooms, typically used when there is a desire to expedite a bill's progress.

“We are one step closer to ensuring illegal aliens who commit acts of violence against women and children are held accountable and kept out of our country,” said Representative Nancy Mace. “When we turn on the television, it's clear we have a crisis on our hands. This is reality. Let's get this bill to the President's desk and make our communities safer for all women and children."

H.R. 7909 aims to bar illegal aliens convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence from entering the U.S. It also mandates the deportation of those already convicted. The bill's momentum places pressure on Democrats who have so far refused to support stronger protections for women and girls against violent criminals.

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