U.S. Rep. Barry Moore’s (R-Enterprise) latest piece of legislation allowing for the deportation of any illegal alien who has been convicted or admitted to the offense of driving while drunk passed the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday.
“Today’s vote in the House sends a clear message,” Moore said. “If you are a guest in this country and you break our laws and put American lives at risk by driving under the influence, there will be consequences.”
160 Democrats just voted against protecting American families from illegals who drive under the influence. pic.twitter.com/KJgmX37VN1
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) June 26, 2025
Moore’s bill, H.R. 875, The Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 209-160.
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The congressman spoke on the House floor about his bill before the final vote.
“Today, we consider a simple common-sense bill that says if you’re a guest in our country and you drive drunk, you should in fact be deported,” he said. “Now, to the average American, passing this bill is a no-brainer. Even in a polarized time, Democrats should be able to join Republicans and unanimously support such reasonable legislation. After all, deporting dangerous criminals is a rational, normal, and coherent step that this House should take.”
“Unfortunately, I am skeptical that we will see much agreement from my Democrat colleagues on this bill. Regardless, I am thankful the House is considering HR 875, the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brendan Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act.”
My bill, the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act, ensures an illegal who endangers American families by driving under the influence never gets to walk out of the courtroom free of consequences. pic.twitter.com/SqV0n30M8H
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) June 26, 2025
The congressman was able to pass a similar bill in 2024, but it didn’t make it through the Senate.
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