H.R. 875: Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025

Introduced Jan 31, 202523 cosponsors

Sponsor

Barry Moore

Republican · AL-1

One DUI could cost you immigration status

3 min readLast updated October 3, 2026

Why it matters

A single DUI conviction labeled a misdemeanor could still get a non-citizen deported under H.R. 875. The bill also lets a DUI admission block someone from entering the country, turning impaired-driving cases into direct immigration consequences.

H.R. 875 would make one DUI enough to trigger immigration penalties, even if the offense is only a misdemeanor under state, tribal, or local law.

For people trying to enter the United States, the bill creates a new reason to be denied admission. A conviction could count, but so could admitting you committed the offense or admitting the acts that make it up.

For people already in the country, the bill creates a separate deportation trigger. If you're convicted of a qualifying impaired-driving offense, that conviction alone could become grounds for removal.

The bill covers both alcohol- and drug-impaired driving. It also relies on whatever DUI or impaired-driving law applied where the incident happened, rather than creating one national definition.

The practical change is that immigration consequences would no longer depend on whether a DUI is treated as a lesser offense locally. A misdemeanor label would not shield someone from the federal immigration impact.

Bill Progress

IntroducedJan 31

Committee

Pass HouseJun 26

Pass Senate

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Latest Action · Jun 27, 2025

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Passed the House, received in Senate

H.R. 875 Bill Summary

What H.R. 875 actually does.

A DUI can block entry to the U.S.

H.R. 875 would make a non-citizen inadmissible for a qualifying impaired-driving conviction. It also applies if the person admits the offense or admits the acts that make up the offense.

One conviction can trigger deportation

For non-citizens already in the United States, one qualifying DUI conviction would become a standalone reason for removal. The bill does not require multiple offenses.

Misdemeanor DUIs still count

The bill says immigration consequences apply whether the offense is labeled a misdemeanor or a felony under federal, state, tribal, or local law.

Alcohol and drug impairment are both covered

The bill expressly includes driving while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or drugs, so it is not limited to alcohol-only DUI laws.

Local DUI law defines the offense

Instead of creating one federal DUI standard, the bill uses the law of the jurisdiction where the conduct or conviction happened to determine whether the offense qualifies.

Who benefits from H.R. 875?

Communities that want tougher immigration consequences for impaired driving

Supporters of H.R. 875 would get a clearer path to tie DUI-related offenses to both denial of admission and removal.

Immigration enforcement agencies

Federal officials would gain a new standalone immigration basis to act on qualifying DUI cases, instead of relying on other criminal-law categories.

Families focused on impaired-driving victims

The bill is framed around stronger consequences for non-citizens tied to drunk- or drug-impaired driving, which supporters see as a public-safety response.

Who is affected by H.R. 875?

Non-citizens applying for visas or admission

A qualifying DUI conviction could block entry. Under H.R. 875, admitting the offense or the underlying acts could also create problems at the admissibility stage.

Green card holders and other non-citizens already in the U.S.

One qualifying DUI conviction could become a direct deportation trigger, even if the offense was handled as a misdemeanor.

People with state, tribal, or local DUI cases

Because the bill relies on the law where the incident happened, immigration consequences could turn on local impaired-driving rules rather than one federal definition.

Immigration lawyers and adjudicators

They would have to evaluate DUI-related cases across many jurisdictions, including when an admission counts for inadmissibility but a conviction is required for deportation.

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On the Record

What Congress Is Saying

17 legislators have weighed in on H.R. 875 — 11 Democrats, 6 Republicans.

Mr. Speaker, had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 183, H.R. 875, and YEA on Roll Call No. 184, H.R. 275. personal explanation

Chrissy Houlahan(D–PA)·Jun 26, 2025·House

H.R. 875 also appeared in 4 more House floor references, 1 in the Extensions of Remarks, and 5 routine cosponsor filings.

HR875 Legislative Journey

6 actions

Committee Action

Jun 27, 2025

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

House: Passed 246-160

Jun 26, 2025

246-160

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 160 (Roll no. 183). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2984-2985)

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House: Committee Action

Jun 23, 2025

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 530 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875.

House: Committee Action

Mar 21, 2025

119-30

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-30.

House: Vote Held

Feb 26, 2025

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

House: Committee Action

Jan 31, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

About the Sponsor

Barry Moore

Republican, Alabama's 1st congressional district · 5 years in Congress

Committees: the Judiciary, Agriculture

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Cosponsors (23)

No new cosponsors in 584 days — momentum stalled

All 23 cosponsors are Republicans. Cosponsors represent 18 states: Arizona, California, Florida, and 15 more.

23Republicans·18 states

Eric Burlison

Republican · MO

Troy Downing

Republican · MT

Paul Gosar

Republican · AZ

Harriet Hageman

Republican · WY

Nancy Mace

Republican · SC

Daniel Meuser

Republican · PA

Troy Nehls

Republican · TX

Andrew Ogles

Republican · TN

Derek Schmidt

Republican · KS

Keith Self

Republican · TX

Jefferson Van Drew

Republican · NJ

Randy Weber

Republican · TX

Committee Sponsors

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11 of 44 committee members cosponsored

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H.R. 875 Quick Facts

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Committee: Judiciary
Chamber: House
Policy: Immigration
Introduced: Jan 31, 2025

Passed the House, received in Senate

Jun 27, 2025

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Official Sources

H.R. 875 on Congress.gov

Official bill page with status, text, actions, and summaries for H.R. 875.

INA Section 212 on U.S. Code House

This is the official U.S. Code page for 8 U.S.C. 1182, the inadmissibility statute H.R. 875 would amend.

INA Section 237 on U.S. Code House

This is the official U.S. Code page for 8 U.S.C. 1227, the deportability statute H.R. 875 would amend.

CBP Admissions and Entry Overview

Customs and Border Protection is the front-line federal agency for admissions decisions affected by new inadmissibility rules.

USCIS Policy Manual

The USCIS Policy Manual is an official source for how immigration adjudications handle admissions, inadmissibility, and related legal standards.

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H.R. 875 Common Questions

What does H.R. 875 do?

H.R. 875 makes certain DUI or impaired-driving offenses a direct immigration problem. One qualifying conviction could make a non-citizen deportable, and a conviction or admission could block entry.

Can one DUI really make someone deportable under H.R. 875?

Yes. Under H.R. 875, one qualifying conviction for driving while intoxicated or impaired would be enough to trigger deportability.

Does a misdemeanor DUI count under H.R. 875?

Yes. The bill says the immigration consequence applies whether the offense is labeled a misdemeanor or a felony under federal, state, tribal, or local law.

Can a DUI admission cause immigration problems even without a conviction?

Yes, for entry issues. H.R. 875 says a person can be found inadmissible for a qualifying DUI conviction, for admitting the offense, or for admitting the acts behind it.

Does H.R. 875 cover drug-impaired driving or only alcohol?

It covers both. The bill includes driving while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Which immigrants could be affected by H.R. 875?

Non-citizens seeking entry could face inadmissibility, and non-citizens already in the United States could face deportation if they have a qualifying DUI case.

Does H.R. 875 use state DUI law or a federal definition?

It uses the law of the place where the conduct or conviction happened. That means state, tribal, local, or federal DUI definitions can all matter.

What is the current status of H.R. 875?

H.R. 875 passed the House. According to Congress.gov metadata provided here, it was received in the Senate on June 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Based on H.R. 875 bill text

H.R. 875 Bill Text

“To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.”

Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office