Raises prison penalties for illegal entry into the United States and for reentry after removal, with mandatory minimum sentences of 5 or 10 years for some people convicted of certain crimes.

• Raises the maximum prison term for illegal entry under Section 275 of the Immigration and Nationality Act from 2 years to 5 years.
• Creates a new offense with a 5-year minimum sentence for certain noncitizens who illegally enter and are later convicted of a crime punishable by more than 1 year in prison.
• Sets a 10-year maximum for reentry after removal, a 15-year maximum for those with three or more prior drug or violent misdemeanor convictions, and a 10-year minimum for those with a prior felony or aggravated felony conviction.
• Replaces references to the Attorney General with the Secretary of Homeland Security in the reentry provisions.

• Judiciary Committee (House)

Immigration