H.R. 6976 · 118TH CONGRESSHouse · Jan 8, 2026
Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act
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The House of Representatives passed H.R. 6976, titled the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act. This legislation seeks to amend federal law to ensure that any non-citizen who has been convicted of, or has admitted to, driving while intoxicated or under the influence is considered inadmissible to and deportable from the United States. The bill aims to tighten immigration enforcement specifically regarding alcohol and drug-related driving offenses. The vote saw a significant partisan split, though it gained some cross-party support. All 215 participating Republicans voted in favor of the measure, joined by 59 Democrats. However, the majority of the Democratic caucus, totaling 150 members, voted against the bill. Opponents of such measures often cite concerns regarding due process and the potential for broad impacts on immigrant communities, while supporters argue it is a necessary step for public safety. Because the bill has passed the House, it now moves to the Senate for consideration. If the Senate passes the bill without changes, it will head to the President's desk to be signed into law. If the Senate modifies the bill or fails to take it up, the legislation will not move forward in its current form.