What does Preamble of HR 7664 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendment would allow for State officers and employees to perform certain functions currently handled by Department of Homeland Security counsel. The bill's stated purpose is to provide for the performance of certain Department of Homeland Security counsel functions by State officers and employees.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7664 do?

This bill is formally titled the State Partnerships to Enhance Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

What does PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY COUNSEL of HR 7664 do?

This section amends Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow state officers and employees to perform certain Department of Homeland Security counsel functions. The Secretary of Homeland Security may enter into a written agreement with a state to allow a state officer or employee to represent the Department in removal proceedings. State officers and employees performing these functions must have knowledge of and adhere to federal law, receive adequate training, and have no independent prosecutorial or policymaking discretion. They will be subject to the direction and supervision of the Secretary of Homeland Security and may use federal property or facilities as provided in the agreement. The specific powers and duties of the state officer or employee will be set forth in a written agreement between the Secretary and the state.

What does AGGRAVATED FELONY. of HR 7664 do?

This section amends the definition of 'aggravated felony' within the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendments modify subparagraphs (A) through (G) of section 101(a)(43) of the Act, expanding the types of offenses that qualify as aggravated felonies. New subparagraph (U) is added, including offenses such as war crimes, torture, and genocide. Subparagraph (F) is revised to include crimes of violence with a minimum one-year imprisonment term. Section 212(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended to include 'an aggravated felony' in the list of inadmissibility grounds. Conforming amendments are made to sections 208, 238, 241, and 242 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The changes apply to offenses committed before, on, or after the date of enactment and removal proceedings commenced before, on, or after that date.

What does SEVERABILITY. of HR 7664 do?

This section addresses the severability of the Act's provisions. If a provision is held unconstitutional, the remainder of the Act remains unaffected.

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State Partnerships to Enhance Removal of Criminal Aliens Act — HR. 7664

Last updated: 2/24/2026 · Introduced: 2/24/2026

Author: Derek Schmidt (R-KS)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill allows state officers and employees to perform certain Department of Homeland Security counsel functions, such as representing the Department in removal proceedings, under a written agreement with the Secretary of Homeland Security.
The bill expands the definition of 'aggravated felony' within the Immigration and Nationality Act to include new types of offenses, such as war crimes, torture, and genocide, and modifies existing categories to include crimes of violence with a minimum one-year imprisonment term.
The bill makes conforming amendments to various sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act to include 'an aggravated felony' as a ground for inadmissibility and applies these changes to offenses committed before, on, or after the date of enactment.

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