Markup of H.R. 8481, H.J. Res 1, H.R. 5437, H.R. 175, and H.R. 1869

The House Judiciary GOP held a markup session on June 3, 2026, addressing several legislative items including HR 8481 (Kayle's Law Act of 2026), HR 175 (Deport Alien Gang Members Act), HJ Res 1 (a constitutional amendment to fix the number of Supreme Court justices at nine), and HR 5437 (Protection of Lawful Commerce and Stone Slab Products Act). The committee favorably reported HR 8481, which authorizes lifetime no-contact orders for offenders convicted of serious federal violent crimes, emphasizing bipartisan support for victim protections. HR 175 was also favorably reported; it creates grounds for deporting non-citizen gang members and mandates detention during removal proceedings, though it sparked debate over due process and broad definitions of gang membership. The constitutional amendment HJ Res 1 to limit Supreme Court justices to nine was approved despite partisan disagreements about court packing and judicial independence. Lastly, HR 5437 was favorably reported with amendments; it aims to shield stone slab manufacturers from liability related to silicosis injuries caused during fabrication, focusing liability on fabricators violating safety laws. The meeting featured extensive debate on immigration enforcement, judicial reform, and worker safety, with votes taken on amendments and final bill approvals.