The Trump admin is fighting the D.C. establishment. This is only the beginning.
Because the U.S. House has hit President Trump with a surprise bill.
Chip Roy And Fellow Republicans Introduce Bills To Assist Trump Admin In Key Agenda
House Republicans are moving forward with a practical legislative effort aimed at supporting the Trump administration’s push to hold foreign governments accountable when they refuse to take back their deported citizens. Known as the Deportation Compliance Act, this bill is a straightforward response to a persistent problem in immigration enforcement. It’s a measure that aligns with President Donald Trump’s focus on restoring order at the border, and it’s gaining traction among lawmakers who see it as a sensible step to protect American interests.
The specifics of the Deportation Compliance Act are clear-cut. According to the text of the legislation, shared first with reporters at the Daily Caller (DCNF) by its sponsor, Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy, the U.S. would cut off all foreign aid to any country that either flat-out refuses to accept its deported citizens or drags its feet for more than six months. This isn’t about grandstanding — it’s about ensuring that nations face real consequences for dodging their responsibilities.
Rep. Roy has been vocal about why this matters. “Countries that refuse to accept their own citizens deported from America for breaking our laws must face serious consequences,” he told the DCNF. “Their actions undermine our sovereignty and security.” It’s a stance that resonates with Trump supporters who’ve long called for tougher measures to back up immigration laws, but it’s also a pragmatic take — nations shouldn’t get a free pass to ignore U.S. deportation orders while still pocketing American aid.
Roy didn’t stop there. “To the extent any foreign aid should exist — we should absolutely cut off the flow of cash to those ‘recalcitrant’ countries that refuse to comply with our deportation orders,” he added. “America will not, and must not, tolerate the disrespect of our laws by any foreign government.” His words carry weight for those who see Trump’s return to the White House as a chance to reset the balance, ensuring the U.S. isn’t taken advantage of by uncooperative regimes.
This issue isn’t new. For years, so-called recalcitrant nations — those that refuse to repatriate their citizens — have been a thorn in the side of federal officials trying to enforce immigration laws. When these countries stonewall, the U.S. is left in a bind. Detention space is limited, and rather than keeping migrants locked up indefinitely, many end up released back into American communities. It’s a loophole that’s frustrated efforts to maintain control, and it’s one the Trump administration is determined to close.
Back in July 2020, the U.S. government flagged 13 countries as recalcitrant, including places like China, Cuba, Iran, and Russia. But tracking compliance has been a moving target — some nations flip-flop on cooperation, and getting a current list has proven tricky. Roy and other House Republicans tried to pin down the Biden administration on this in July 2024, sending a letter requesting an updated tally. According to Roy, they never got an answer, a silence that only fuels the case for stronger action now that Trump is back in charge.
The Biden years showed how messy this problem can get. Take Venezuela, for instance. Under its Leftist dictator Nicolás Maduro, the country became the second-biggest source of illegal immigration into the U.S., with nearly 8 million people fleeing his regime’s economic collapse and repression. When Venezuela stopped accepting deportation flights in February 2024, it threw a wrench into an already chaotic border situation. Trump’s team isn’t letting that slide now — they’re tackling it head-on.
Since taking office for his second term, Trump has wasted no time. He’s lined up agreements with Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, and Costa Rica to act as destinations or stopovers for deported migrants whose home countries won’t take them back. He’s even repurposed part of Guantanamo Bay to hold up to 30,000 criminal migrants — a move that echoes the Clinton administration’s handling of Haitian nationals in the ‘90s. It’s bold, but it’s the kind of decisive action his base expects.
Border crossings under President Biden were over 6,000 A DAY.
Border crossings under President Trump are around 6,000 A MONTH.
This is what happens when you ENFORCE THE LAW. pic.twitter.com/AwYN06uXT0
— Rep. Chip Roy Press Office (@RepChipRoy) March 5, 2025
The wins are starting to pile up. In early February, deportation flights landed in Venezuela — the first in nearly a year. That didn’t happen by accident. Trump’s approach blends diplomacy with muscle, and it’s paying off where Biden’s team faltered. For those who back him, it’s proof he’s serious about delivering on his promise of historic deportations.
Trump’s also not afraid to play hardball. When Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro announced in January that he wouldn’t accept his deported citizens, Trump hit back fast. He slapped a 25% tariff on Colombian goods, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio rolled out visa suspensions and travel bans targeting Colombian officials. Within an hour, Petro caved and agreed to take his people back. It’s a textbook example of how Trump uses leverage to get results — something his supporters see as a refreshing change from years of weaker responses.
The Deportation Compliance Act fits right into this strategy. Advocates say it would give the federal government another solid tool to deal with stubborn countries. “Congressman Roy’s legislation will hold countries accountable who refuse to take deported nationals, some of which have entered America illegally and committed crimes here,” Michael Hough of NumbersUSA told the DCNF. It’s a view that lines up with Trump’s law-and-order priorities, but it’s also just common sense — why should the U.S. foot the bill for nations that won’t cooperate?
Chris Chmielenski of the Immigration Accountability Project put it even plainer: “The Deportation Compliance Act is essential for effective immigration enforcement by ensuring that nations either repatriate deported illegal aliens or face significant consequences.” He praised Roy for giving the Trump administration “another tool to assist with its mass deportation efforts.” For Trump’s allies, it’s a sign that Congress is finally catching up to the president’s vision.
The bill’s got backing from groups like the Center for Renewing America and the Federation for American Immigration Reform, plus 13 Republican co-sponsors in the House. It’s not a partisan overreach — it’s a measured step to back up Trump’s agenda with real policy. For those who voted him in, it’s a promising move toward fixing a system that’s been strained for too long. And with Trump already showing he can get countries in line, this legislation could lock in those gains for the long haul.
Rep. Chip Roy on CNN: Biden’s energy missteps—slashing U.S. production while Russia’s oil profits soared—paved the way for Putin’s Ukraine invasion. 13 months into Biden’s term, war broke out—coincidence or consequence? Strength deters; weakness invites. pic.twitter.com/2ALUq9ofln
— Patriot in Chief🦅🇺🇸 (@Patriot_N_Chief) March 5, 2025
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