What does Preamble of Protect RAIL Act do?

This bill proposes amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act. The proposed changes relate to the inadmissibility and deportability of aliens. Specifically, the bill targets aliens convicted of or who have committed certain offenses involving interstate or foreign shipments by carrier.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protect RAIL Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Protect Railroads Against Illegal Looters Act'.

What does INADMISSIBILITY AND DEPORTABILITY FOR OFFENSES INVOLVING of Protect RAIL Act do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish inadmissibility and deportability based on offenses related to interstate or foreign shipments by carrier. Specifically, Section 212(a)(2) is amended to make aliens inadmissible if convicted of, admitting to, or admitting committing acts constituting an offense under section 659 of Title 18, United States Code, or a conspiracy to commit such an offense. Similarly, Section 237(a)(2) is amended to make aliens deportable under the same circumstances: conviction of, or conspiracy to commit, an offense under section 659 of Title 18, United States Code.

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Protect RAIL Act

Last updated: 6/24/2025 · Introduced: 6/24/2025

Author: Paul Gosar (R-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends immigration law to make certain individuals inadmissible to the United States and deportable if convicted or found to have committed offenses related to theft or embezzlement from interstate or foreign shipments.
Specifically, the bill targets offenses outlined in Section 659 of Title 18, United States Code, which pertains to theft from shipments.
This legislation expands the grounds for inadmissibility and deportation to include those involved in conspiracies related to these shipment thefts.

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