Rep. Roy Introduces Legislation that Punishes Countries for Refusing to Comply with Deportation Orders
March 6, 2025
WASHINGTON — Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the Deportation Compliance Act today. This bill revokes all foreign aid if an uncooperative country refuses to accept its nationals after six months of visa sanctions.
Congressman Roy said: "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.”
Comments from supporting organizations:
“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.” - Chris Chmielenski, president of the Immigration Accountability Project (IAP)
“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,” - Michael Hough, director of federal government relations for NumbersUSA
In addition to NumbersUSA and the IAP, the legislation is backed by the Center for Renewing America and the Federation for American Immigration Reform.
Cosponsors of the legislation include 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).
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Congressman Roy said: "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.”
Comments from supporting organizations:
“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.” - Chris Chmielenski, president of the Immigration Accountability Project (IAP)
“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,” - Michael Hough, director of federal government relations for NumbersUSA
In addition to NumbersUSA and the IAP, the legislation is backed by the Center for Renewing America and the Federation for American Immigration Reform.
Cosponsors of the legislation include 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).
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