The main purpose of this legislation, known as the "Stop Illegal Reentry Act," is to strengthen penalties for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after being removed. The goal is to deter illegal reentry and enhance enforcement of immigration laws. Key provisions of the act include significant changes to the penalties for reentering the U.S. after removal. It defines "removal" to include situations where an individual agrees to be removed during a criminal trial. The act establishes that anyone who has been removed and then reenters the U.S.