Proposal:BE GONE Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 2945
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants or the BE GONE Act

This bill expands, for immigration purposes, the definition of aggravated felony to include sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence. (Under current law, a conviction for an aggravated felony is grounds for deportation and may bar an individual from other immigration-related benefits.)

Bill Title

BE GONE Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-10-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2021-10-06: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.