On 2026-06-03, Senator Christopher A. Coons (D-DE) delivered a floor speech titled "Text Of Senate Amendment 5462" in the Senate.
Text of Senate Amendment 5462 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2529] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5462. Mr. COONS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. PRIORITIZATION FOR REMOVAL OF INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF SERIOUS CRIMES OR INDIVIDUALLY ASSESSED TO BE DANGERS TO THE COMMUNITY. The Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall prioritize, over the removal of longtime residents without criminal records, the removal of individuals who have been convicted of serious crimes or who pose a danger to the community based on individualized threat assessments. ______