Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025

HR 3984, the Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025, would expand the circumstances under which immigrants attempting to enter the U.S. can be quickly removed without a full immigration court hearing. The bill removes specific exceptions that previously prevented expedited removal for certain individuals, including those who have been physically present in the U.S. for two continuous years or have certain medical conditions. Key changes include eliminating references to existing exemptions (like the "2-year presence" requirement) and broadening the definition of inadmissibility to simply "under section 212" of immigration law. This policy change directly affects new immigrants at the border who are deemed inadmissible under these expanded criteria.