A bill passed through its second committee stop Tuesday that would strengthen penalties for illegal immigrants who reenter the U.S. and commit crimes after being deported under federal immigration proceedings for committing a felony.

The bill, HB 1449, carried by Rep. Kiyan Michael, R-Jacksonville Beach, has one more committee stop before heading for a floor vote.

A similar bill, SB 1036, is being carried by Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill, which also has one more committee stop.

“We are a law and order state, country, and if the federal government fails to do their job, which they have, at this situation, we will do it for them,” Michael said during the Justice Appropriations Subcommittee.