Restoring Lethality Act

Senate Bill

S. 2091

119th Congress

Restoring Lethality Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Tuberville

Senator

Republican

AL

Cosponsors

3

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Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

The Restoring Lethality Act, also known as Kate's Law, would increase criminal penalties for non-U.S. citizens who illegally reenter the country after being removed or denied entry. It would impose harsher fines and prison sentences, especially for those with prior convictions or who have been deported multiple times.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorTommy Tuberville (R-AL)

Introduced6/17/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

ChamberSenate

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Restoring Lethality Act

The Restoring Lethality Act, also known as Kate's Law, would increase criminal penalties for non-U.S. citizens who illegally reenter the country after being removed or denied entry. It would impose harsher fines and prison sentences, especially for those with

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The Restoring Lethality Act, also known as Kate's Law, would increase criminal penalties for non-U.S. citizens who illegally reenter the country after being removed or denied entry. It would impose harsher fines and prison sentences, especially for those with prior convictions or who have been deported multiple times.

Bill Number: 2091
Sponsor: Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)
Introduced: 6/17/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: Restoring Lethality Act
Bill Number: 2091
Sponsor: Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 6/17/2025
Summary: The Restoring Lethality Act, also known as Kate's Law, would increase criminal penalties for non-U.S. citizens who illegally reenter the country after being removed or denied entry. It would impose harsher fines and prison sentences, especially for those with prior convictions or who have been depor

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Restoring Lethality Act, also known as Kate's Law, would increase criminal penalties for non-U.S. citizens who illegally reenter the country after being removed or denied entry. It would impose harsher fines and prison sentences, especially for those with prior convictions or who have been deported multiple times.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Stop Illegal Reentry Act or Kate's Law This bill increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who illegally reenter the United States after removal or exclusion. Generally, an individual who had been denied entry into or removed from the United States and who later enters or attempts to enter the United States without prior approval from the Department of Homeland Security shall be fined, imprisoned for up to five years, or both. Current law requires a fine, imprisonment for up to two years, or both, for such an individual. An individual who had been denied entry or removed three or more times and who later enters or attempts to enter the United States shall be fined, imprisoned for up to 10 years, or both. An individual who was convicted of an aggravated felony or convicted at least two times before removal or departure and who subsequently enters or tries to enter the United States shall be imprisoned at least five years and for up to twenty years, and may also be fined. Currently, there is no minimum term of imprisonment for an individual who reenters after a conviction for an aggravated felony, and there are no criminal penalties for a reentering individual who had been convicted at least two times (other than the penalties for illegal reentry generally).

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Increases fines and prison sentences for non-U.S. citizens who illegally reenter the country after removal or denial of entry, from up to 2 years to up to 5 years in prison.
Imposes a minimum 5-year prison sentence and up to 20 years for those who reenter after a conviction for an aggravated felony or at least 2 prior convictions.
Adds a 10-year prison sentence for those who have been denied entry or removed 3 or more times and then try to reenter.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect undocumented immigrants who have previously been deported or denied entry to the U.S. and then attempt to return illegally. It would result in longer prison sentences for these individuals, which could deter future illegal reentry but also lead to increased incarceration and deportation rates for this population.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2091, 119th Congress (2025). "Restoring Lethality Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2091

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