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Introduced
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
In Committee
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of aliens in order to achieve operational control of the border, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Border Safety and Security Act of 2023, authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of certain inadmissible aliens at the U.S. border if necessary to achieve operational control of the border. The bill defines "covered aliens" as those seeking entry who are inadmissible under specific grounds related to security and public safety. It also requires the Secretary to prohibit the entry of covered aliens if they cannot be detained or placed in an appropriate program. The bill allows state attorneys general to bring legal action against the Secretary for violations affecting their state or residents.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Tommy Tuberville (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Mike Lee (R),
J.D. Vance (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/08/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/696/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s696/BILLS-118s696is.pdf |
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