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US HR1883

US HR1883
Protect America First Act


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Introduced
03/12/2021
In Committee
05/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To enact a moratorium on immigration, build the wall, prioritize securing the Southern border, repeal certain Executive orders which endanger the security of the United States, re-assert a zero-tolerance immigration pol- icy, ensure the safe return of unaccompanied alien chil- dren, reduce human trafficking, deport criminal aliens, and end chain migration.

AI Summary

This bill, the Protect America First Act, proposes several key provisions to address immigration and border security concerns: It would enact a temporary 4-year moratorium on all foreign immigration to the U.S. until the border is secured, allow for the rapid deportation of inadmissible aliens, mandate the detention and deportation of violent aliens, prohibit federal funding for "sanctuary cities" that do not cooperate with immigration enforcement, empower local law enforcement to assist with immigration enforcement, direct the construction of a border wall, re-assert a zero-tolerance immigration policy, repeal certain recent executive orders related to immigration, rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) programs, and prohibit financial aid to Mexico, Central American, and South American countries whose citizens are deported under the provisions of this act.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 05/18/2021)

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