Charleston Reporter

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, a legislative effort spearheaded by Congresswoman Nancy Mace. The bill aims to prevent individuals with violent criminal records from entering or remaining in the United States.

Rep. Nancy Mace expressed her determination to protect women and girls, stating, "No family should endure the heartbreak the families of Laken Riley, Mollie Tibbetts, Karina Vetrano, and Maddie Hines have experienced. Every woman and every girl deserves to feel safe in their own community."

The legislation targets aliens convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence, deeming them inadmissible to the United States. It also mandates deportation for any alien convicted of such crimes or conspiracy to commit them.

"This isn’t complicated—keeping criminal illegal aliens out of our country and off our streets is just common sense," said Mace.

The bill received support from several members of Congress who emphasized the importance of securing borders and protecting American citizens. Rep. Tony Wied criticized current border policies: "We have witnessed far too many instances of illegal aliens committing heinous sexual offenses, a direct consequence of President Biden's open border policies."

Other supporters echoed similar sentiments about prioritizing safety for women and children in the U.S., with Rep. Brandon Gill stating that "the women in our lives deserve better than this."

The legislation passed with a vote count of 274-145.

For further information on this development or inquiries, media representatives are directed to contact SC01press@mail.house.gov.