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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of aliens, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Border Safety and Security Act of 2025," grants the Secretary of Homeland Security broad authority to suspend the entry of certain foreign nationals (referred to as "covered aliens") at U.S. international land and maritime borders. Specifically, the Secretary can prohibit entry of these individuals if they determine it is necessary to achieve "operational control" of the border, which is a term defined by the Secure Fence Act of 2006. The bill mandates that entry must be suspended when the Department of Homeland Security cannot either detain these individuals as required by immigration law or place them in a specific immigration program. "Covered aliens" are defined as individuals seeking entry to the United States who are inadmissible under certain immigration regulations. Additionally, the bill allows state attorneys general to take legal action against the Secretary of Homeland Security if they believe there is a violation of the entry suspension requirements that affects their state or its residents. The legislation provides significant discretionary power to the Secretary of Homeland Security to manage border entry and immigration, with the stated goal of enhancing border security and operational control.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (46)
Chip Roy (R)*,
Brian Babin (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Josh Brecheen (R),
John Carter (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Mike Collins (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Monica De La Cruz (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Pat Fallon (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Russ Fulcher (R),
Craig Goldman (R),
Brett Guthrie (R),
Harriet Hageman (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Mark Harris (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Darrell Issa (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Morgan Luttrell (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
Richard McCormick (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Scott Perry (R),
Keith Self (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Beth Van Duyne (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Ryan Zinke (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. (on 01/09/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/318/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr318/BILLS-119hr318ih.pdf |
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