REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025

# REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would reinstate a Trump-era immigration policy known as the "Migrant Protection Protocols." If passed, it would require the Department of Homeland Security to send migrants and asylum seekers arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border back to Mexico while their cases are processed, rather than allowing them to wait in the United States. The policy was in effect from 2019 to 2021 but was discontinued by the Biden administration. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill primarily affects migrants and asylum seekers arriving at the southern U.S. border, particularly those deemed not "clearly admissible" to the country. It would apply to people of all nationalities crossing by land, not just Mexican nationals.

Supporters argue this discourages illegal immigration and reduces strain on the U.S. asylum system, while critics contend it may put vulnerable people at risk and shifts responsibility to Mexico without its agreement. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Rep. Brandon Gill, a Republican from Texas.