House Passes Laken Riley Act, First Bill Headed to Trump’s Desk

The bill, which would increase the detentions of foreign national criminals, passed both houses of Congress with bipartisan support.

The U.S. Capitol building on the Opening Day of the 119th Congress on Jan. 3, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The House on Jan. 22 passed the Laken Riley Act, a bill that would increase the detention of illegal immigrants in the United States.

This is the first bill going to President Donald Trump for his signature into law. Trump has spoken favorably of the Laken Riley Act and is expected to sign it.