Hill Country Chronicle

Rep. Chip Roy of Texas has introduced the Deportation Compliance Act, a legislative proposal aimed at revoking foreign aid to countries that refuse to accept their nationals after they have been deported from the United States. The bill targets nations that do not comply with U.S. deportation orders within six months of visa sanctions being imposed.

Congressman Roy stated, "Countries that refuse to accept their own citizens deported from America for breaking our laws must face serious consequences. Their actions undermine our sovereignty and security. To the extent any foreign aid should exist - we should absolutely cut off the flow of cash to those 'recalcitrant' countries that refuse to comply with our deportation orders. America will not, and must not, tolerate the disrespect of our laws by any foreign government."

The bill has garnered support from several organizations and individuals who advocate for stricter immigration enforcement. Chris Chmielenski, president of the Immigration Accountability Project (IAP), commented on the importance of the legislation: "The Deportation Compliance Act is essential for effective immigration enforcement by ensuring that nations either repatriate deported illegal aliens or face significant consequences. IAP applauds Rep. Chip Roy for introducing this legislation, which would give the Trump Administration another tool to assist with its mass deportation efforts."

Michael Hough, director of federal government relations for NumbersUSA, also expressed support: "Congressman Roy’s legislation will hold countries accountable who refuse to take deported nationals, some of which have entered America illegally and committed crimes here."

The bill is additionally supported by organizations such as the Center for Renewing America and the Federation for American Immigration Reform.

Several members of Congress are cosponsoring the legislation alongside Rep. Roy, including Reps. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Andy Ogles (TN-05), Brandon Gill (TX-26), Barry Moore (AL-01), Thomas Massie (KY-04), John Rose (TN-06), John Rutherford (FL-05), Lauren Boebert (CO-4), Scott Perry (PA-10), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Brian Babin (TX-36), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), and Michael Cloud (TX-27).

In July 2024, Rep. Roy had previously reached out to the Biden Administration requesting an updated list of recalcitrant countries involved in these issues.

For more details on this legislative proposal, interested parties can access the full text online.