Bills/H.R. 22

Secure the Border Act

A bill to secure the borders of the United States and for other purposes.

In CommitteeImmigrationHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

The Secure the Border Act is a comprehensive immigration enforcement bill that would resume construction of the southern border wall, increase Border Patrol staffing, and end the practice of catch-and-release. It would reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy, raise the credible fear standard for asylum claims, and restrict parole authority.

The bill also includes provisions for mandatory E-Verify for employers, increased penalties for illegal entry, and defunding sanctuary cities.

CRS Official Summary

This bill addresses immigration enforcement, border security, and related matters.

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Latest Action

March 1, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement.

Subjects

ImmigrationBorder securityAsylumLaw enforcement

Sponsor

R
Mark Green
R-TN · House
112 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
January 3, 2025
Last Updated
March 1, 2025
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