Thoughts? The House passed a bill on Thursday requiring the deportation of undocumented individuals convicted of DUI offenses, gaining support from 37 Democrats.

Proposed by Representative Barry Moore of Alabama, the legislation passed with a vote of 246–160, with all Republicans in favor and 160 Democrats against. Moderate Democrats, including Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), and Jared Golden (D-Maine), supported the measure.

Moore emphasized that the bill communicates a strong message that noncitizens endangering public safety through DUI will face repercussions. It honors Jeremy and Angel Seay, and Officer Brandon Mendoza, all victims of DUI incidents involving noncitizens.

Critics, like Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.), dismissed the bill as political fearmongering, arguing it fails to address the larger immigration policy issues.