Panhandle Times

On January 16, 2025, Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) expressed his support for the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. This legislation, introduced by Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01), passed the House on Thursday.

Moran stated, “Over the last four years, Americans have witnessed the severity of an Administration complacent in addressing our southern border. Time and time again, we have dealt with the reality that our borders are being overrun, our communities are no longer safe, and our government does more to protect illegal aliens than its own citizens."

The bill known as H.R. 30 aims to create grounds of inadmissibility for aliens convicted of or admitting to sex offenses as defined under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. It also expands current grounds for removability related to sex offenses and domestic violence. Moran added that this would lead to "safer streets for every American" and prevent new victims from being targeted.

Congresswoman Mace emphasized the need for safety: "No family should endure the heartbreak the families of Laken Riley, Mollie Tibbetts, Karina Vetrano, and Maddie Hines have experienced. Every woman and every girl deserves to feel safe in their own community." She criticized opposition by stating that "145 liberals in Congress love illegal immigrant rapists and murder," while highlighting that House Republicans aim to prioritize American safety.

Mace further remarked on the necessity of such measures: “This isn’t complicated—keeping criminal illegal aliens out of our country and off our streets is just common sense.” She underscored her belief that women should not fear walking down their streets and families should feel secure in their neighborhoods.

The act amends existing immigration laws to ensure those involved in sex offenses or domestic violence face deportation from the United States.