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Search Results: keywords:"border security"

H. R. 7487 — To statutorily establish Operation Stonegarden, through which eligible law enforcement agencies shall be awarded grants for border security enhancement.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,094
H.R. 7487 aims to formally establish Operation Stonegarden, a program designed to grant funds to eligible law enforcement agencies to improve border security in the United States. The legislation allows these funds to be used for equipment, personnel, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7487 is a plan to help police near the borders of the United States by giving them money to buy tools and hire people to keep us safe, but some people worry it might not be fair because only certain areas can get this help.
H. RES. 1371 — Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border.
July 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:249
H. RES. 1371 is a resolution in the House of Representatives that criticizes the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris, referred to as the "Border Czar," for not effectively managing the security of the U.S. border. The resolution highlights issues such as the high number of...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1371 is a message from some people in the House of Representatives saying they're really unhappy because they think President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris aren't doing a good job of keeping the borders safe, and they want them to take it more seriously.
H. R. 8752 — An Act Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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June 28, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:23,132
The bill titled H. R. 8752 is an allocation of funds for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It outlines specific budget allocations and conditions for various DHS agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection,...
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The bill gives money to the Department of Homeland Security to help keep our country safe but says the money can't be used on certain projects, like some about climate change and inclusion, and doesn't pay some people much, like cutting one person's pay to just $1.
S. RES. 705 — Recognizing May 28, 2024, as the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol and commending the service of the U.S. Border Patrol to the United States people.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:312
S. RES. 705 commemorates the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol on May 28, 2024, recognizing its historical and ongoing contributions to U.S. border security. The resolution highlights the achievements and dedication of the Border Patrol's personnel, acknowledging...
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The U.S. Senate wants to say thank you to the U.S. Border Patrol for doing a great job protecting the borders of the country for 100 years, and they're suggesting ways to make the job better for the people who work there.
H. R. 9668 — To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,229
H.R. 9668, also known as the "Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend against the CCP Act," aims to establish a working group within the Department of Homeland Security. This group is tasked with addressing threats to the United States related to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9668 is a plan to make a special team in charge of keeping people in the U.S. safe from bad things that might come from the Chinese government, like hacking or border troubles. This team will work with others, make reports every year, and think of new ways to keep everyone secure.
H. R. 7695 — To prohibit deployment of Federal air marshals to the southern and northern borders of the United States, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:564
H. R. 7695, titled the "No FAMS at the Border Act of 2024," seeks to prevent Federal air marshals from being deployed to the U.S. southern or northern borders for border security or immigration purposes. The bill amends Section 44917 of title 49 in the United States Code to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7695 is a rule saying that air marshals, who usually work on planes, can't be sent to the U.S. borders unless there's a big problem, and only the person in charge of Homeland Security can decide that.
H. R. 6619 — To prohibit the Department of Justice from bringing a civil action against a State under section 9 or 10 of the Act of March 3, 1899, for certain border security measures, and for other purposes.
December 06, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:552
H.R. 6619, known as the "Preventing Aliens Through Rivers Or Land Act" or the "PATROL Act," aims to stop the Department of Justice from suing any state for building barriers along the international border under certain historical laws. The bill specifies that states can construct barriers...
Simple Explanation
The PATROL Act is a new idea that wants to let states build things like walls or fences on their borders without getting in trouble with the big U.S. government's rules, so they can try to stop people from coming in without permission.
H. R. 9368 — To require the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess current efforts to respond to hazardous weather and water events at or near United States borders and, to the extent such efforts may be improved, to develop a hazardous weather and water events preparedness and response strategy, and for other purposes.
August 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,633
H.R. 9368, the "Border Weather Resiliency Act of 2024," requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner to evaluate current methods and develop a strategy to improve responses to hazardous weather and water events near U.S. borders. The bill mandates an assessment of past impacts...
Simple Explanation
The "Border Weather Resiliency Act of 2024" is about figuring out better ways to handle bad weather near the borders of the USA. It wants border officials to check how they currently deal with things like storms and come up with a plan to make sure everyone stays safe, but it doesn't give them any extra money to do this planning.
S. 4062 — To establish a pilot program to assess the use of technology to speed up and enhance the cargo inspection process at land ports of entry along the border.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,528
The S. 4062 bill, known as the "Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful Fentanyl Act" or the "CATCH Fentanyl Act," aims to establish a pilot program to enhance cargo inspections at land ports of entry along the U.S. border using advanced technology. The program, led...
Simple Explanation
The CATCH Fentanyl Act is like a test to see if cool tech tools can help people at the border check trucks and cars faster to find bad stuff, like fentanyl. They will try different tech tricks for five years and see which ones work the best.
H. R. 9116 — To make ineligible for asylum any alien who commits certain actions against the National Guard, and for other purposes.
July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:219
H.R. 9116 seeks to change the rules for asylum in the United States. Specifically, it targets any non-citizen who damages a defensive barrier at the U.S. border or uses force against a member of the National Guard. Such individuals would be barred from applying for asylum or any other legal...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9116 is a new rule that says if someone who is not a citizen of the United States damages a wall at the border or hurts a National Guard member, they cannot ask to stay in the country. They would have to leave very quickly, within three days.
S. 4672 — To require the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess current efforts to respond to hazardous weather and water events at or near United States borders and, to the extent such efforts may be improved, to develop a hazardous weather and water events preparedness and response strategy, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,196
S. 4672 aims to enhance the response strategies of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to hazardous weather and water events near U.S. borders. The bill requires assessing past impacts on personnel and technology, developing a comprehensive preparedness and response strategy,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people working at the borders know what to do when bad weather like storms or floods happen, but it doesn't plan to spend any extra money to make this work better. It also wants to check how things went in the past when the weather was bad to see how they can be better next time.
S. 3668 — To authorize certain States to erect temporary protective fencing within 25 miles of the southwest border to deter illegal immigration.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:477
The bill S. 3668 aims to allow certain states in the U.S. to build temporary protective fencing within 25 miles of the southwest border to prevent illegal immigration. It modifies the Secure Fence Act of 2006 by defining “protective fencing” and prohibiting federal...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets some U.S. states put up temporary fences near the border to help stop people from crossing in without permission. If the fences are helping people sneak in, the government can ask a court to remove them.
H. R. 8146 — To require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level.
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April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:555
The Police Our Border Act of 2024, also known as H.R. 8146, aims to address the impact of the border crisis on law enforcement at various levels across the United States. It requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the...
Simple Explanation
The Police Our Border Act of 2024 wants a special report every year from the government to see how much help police need because of problems at the border. They want to know how these problems affect police officers and their resources, but they're using words that might make some people upset.
H. R. 7404 — An Act To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:181
H. R. 7404 is a bill that aims to enhance efforts against illegal cross-border tunnel activities. It mandates the production of annual reports to keep track of these countermeasures. This bill modifies an existing act to ensure continuous oversight and strategic planning...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7404 is a rule that wants to make sure people know what is being done to stop secret tunnels between countries. It says that each year, people have to write a report about these efforts, but it doesn't exactly say what should be in the report or who should write it.
S. 4707 — To direct the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security to assess contracts for covered services performed by contractor personnel along the United States land border with Mexico, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:968
S. 4707 aims to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) evaluates contracts for services performed by private contractors along the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill requires the Under Secretary for Management of DHS to review these contracts and prepare a report by...
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The bill wants the Department of Homeland Security to check how well people they hire to do jobs at the U.S.-Mexico border are working, without spending any extra money, so they have to use what they already have.
H. RES. 1262 — Celebrating the centennial of the U.S. Border Patrol.
May 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:287
H. RES. 1262 is a resolution recognizing and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol. It honors the Border Patrol's century-long dedication to safeguarding America's borders and acknowledges the service and sacrifices of its agents and their families. The...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Border Patrol is turning 100 years old, and this idea is to have a special day to say thank you for helping protect the borders. But some people might not agree on how big of a problem the borders are right now.
H. R. 9668 — An Act To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,931
H.R. 9668, or the “SHIELD Against CCP Act,” proposes the creation of a working group within the Department of Homeland Security to address various security threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party to the United States. This group will focus on countering threats related to terrorism,...
Simple Explanation
The SHIELD Against CCP Act is a plan to make a special group in the government focused on keeping America safe from any threats that might come from the Chinese Communist Party, like cyber hacks or border issues. This group will check what is already being done, find any missing pieces, and make sure everyone works well together to keep people safe.
H. RES. 1261 — Honoring the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the U.S. Border Patrol and their families on its centennial.
May 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:189
H. RES. 1261 is a resolution that honors the U.S. Border Patrol on its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the Border Patrol's century of dedication to securing the nation's borders and acknowledges the service and sacrifices made by the Border Patrol agents and their families....
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1261 is a way for the government to say "thank you" to all the people who have worked to keep the U.S. borders safe for 100 years, appreciating their hard work and remembering their dedication.
H. R. 7083 — To prohibit the Federal Government from removing or altering a barrier, fence, barbed wire, or obstacle constructed by a State along the United States border for the purpose of preventing unlawful crossings, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:306
H.R. 7083, titled the “Restricting Administration Zealots from Obliging Raiders Act” or the “RAZOR Act,” is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives on January 25, 2024. The bill aims to prevent any federal department or agency from removing or altering barriers such as fences,...
Simple Explanation
The RAZOR Act is a rule that says the big national bosses can't mess with or take down fences or walls a state puts up near the border to stop people from sneaking in.
S. 5463 — To establish the Department of Homeland Security Northern Border Mission Center.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,763
S. 5463 proposes the creation of the Department of Homeland Security Northern Border Mission Center within one year of the bill's enactment. The center will be located along the U.S. northern border and will focus on improving operations related to domain awareness,...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about creating a new center near the northern border of the U.S. to help make sure everything is safe by sharing information and working together with different groups, like the police and other countries. This center will also help figure out new ways to keep the border safe and deal with flying drones.
S. 2291 — An Act To establish the Northern Border Coordination Center, and for other purposes.
June 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,626
S. 2291 establishes the Northern Border Coordination Center to enhance coordination and security measures along the U.S.-Canada border and the maritime border between Alaska and Russia. The Center will work with various federal, state, tribal, local, and international...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a new team that helps make sure the northern border between the U.S. and Canada, and the water border near Alaska and Russia, are safe and secure. This team will work with lots of other people to share information and try out new tools while keeping people's rights and privacy safe.
S. 3796 — To prohibit the transfer of Department of Homeland Security staff from an international land port of entry along southwest border unless such transfer would not impact the processing of trade through such port of entry, such staff would be immediately replaced, or such staff are needed to actively engage in physical detentions to secure such border, and for other purposes.
February 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:631
The bill, known as the “Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open Act,” seeks to regulate the transfer of Department of Homeland Security staff from international land ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border. It stipulates that such transfers can only occur if they won't impact trade...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making sure that the people working at border entry points between the U.S. and Mexico aren't moved somewhere else unless it's absolutely necessary and won't mess up the flow of trade coming through. If some workers are moved, they have to be replaced right away, and everyone should be told about it.
S. 3591 — Making appropriations to improve border security, imposing new reporting requirements relating to border security, and enhancing criminal penalties for destroying or evading border controls.
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January 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,951
S. 3591, introduced in the U.S. Senate, proposes financial support to enhance border security measures. It allocates funds for the Department of Homeland Security to hire more personnel, improve technology for inspecting vehicles and detecting illegal drugs like fentanyl, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to make the borders safer by hiring more helpers and getting better gadgets to catch bad things like illegal drugs. It also makes rules tougher if someone tries to break the border rules, like sneaking past without permission.
H. RES. 1132 — Condemning Republican inaction to address comprehensive immigration reform and border security.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:215
H. RES. 1132 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that criticizes the Republican Party for not taking action to fix the United States' immigration system and border security. It highlights past efforts to pass comprehensive immigration reforms, such as...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1132 is about some people in the government asking others to work together to fix the way people move from other countries to the United States and to make the borders safer, but they are upset because they feel one group hasn't helped enough yet.
H. R. 6817 — To impose a fee on certain remittance transfers to fund border security.
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December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,590
H.R. 6817 proposes imposing a 10% fee on remittance transfers sent from the United States to other countries to fund border security. The collected fees will be transferred to a newly established Border Enforcement Trust Fund, which will finance the hiring and training of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6817 is a plan where people in the United States would pay an extra 10% when sending money to family in other countries, and this money would be used to protect the borders by hiring more guards and building walls. People who don't follow the rules could get in big trouble, like paying a lot of money or even going to jail.
H. R. 6939 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to continue to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols, and for other purposes.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:324
H.R. 6939 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to continue implementing the Migrant Protection Protocols. This involves following the guidelines set out by former Secretary Nielsen's memo from January 25, 2019. The bill is also known as the “REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2024.”
Simple Explanation
The REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2024 is about making sure some people who come to the United States and ask to stay (like seeking help or a safe place) have to wait in another country, like Mexico, while their request is being looked at, following some old rules.
H. R. 8935 — To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish the Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Program.
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July 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,021
H. R. 8935 authorizes the creation of a Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Program managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This program would provide block grants to states on the southwest border of the United States to help them build, maintain, repair,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money to help states on the U.S.-Mexico border build or fix walls to protect the border. It sets aside money each year, but doesn't say exactly how much each state will get or how the money will be checked to make sure it's used correctly.
S. 5407 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies that are safe and secure to enhance U.S. Customs and Border Protection's capabilities to meet its mission needs along international borders and at ports of entry.
December 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,991
S. 5407, titled the "Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act," requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a comprehensive plan for integrating advanced technologies to improve U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) operations at borders and entry points....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people working at the U.S. borders have cool new tools and gadgets to help them do their jobs better, like checking things and keeping everyone safe. It also wants these gadgets to follow all the rules and be fair to everyone.
H. R. 7330 — To amend the Secure Fence Act of 2006 to authorize certain States to erect temporary protective fencing within 25 miles of the southwest border to deter unlawful immigration, and for other purposes.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:594
H. R. 7330 proposes an amendment to the Secure Fence Act of 2006 to permit certain U.S. states to build temporary protective fencing within 25 miles of the southwest border to deter unlawful immigration. The bill prohibits federal employees from dismantling or tampering with...
Simple Explanation
Some states want permission to put up temporary fences near the border to help stop people from coming into the country without permission. If the fences aren't actually meant to stop people, the government can ask a judge to have them taken down.
H. RES. 1123 — Condemning Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s March 24, 2024, comments on 60 Minutes and calling on the Mexican Government to limit illegal immigration, and for other purposes.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:227
The resolution H. RES. 1123 criticizes Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador for his comments made on March 24, 2024, during a "60 Minutes" interview, which it describes as diplomatic blackmail. It urges the Mexican government to take steps to control illegal...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants Mexico to help the U.S. by stopping people from crossing the border illegally and says they didn't like something the Mexican President said on TV. It asks Mexico to work with the U.S. on making some rules to help manage the people who want to move between the two countries.
H. R. 7832 — An Act To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,515
H.R. 7832, titled the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act, directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a plan to improve border security using advanced and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and nanotechnology. The legislation mandates...
Simple Explanation
The Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act wants the people in charge of keeping our borders safe to use cool new gadgets, like robots and tiny machines, to do their job better and keep everyone’s information safe. They need to think about privacy, work with smart companies, and tell Congress what new tools they’re using every year.
H. R. 7243 — To reimburse States for expenses incurred relating to securing the border.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:160
H. R. 7243 is a proposed bill titled the “Border Security State Reimbursement Act.” This bill aims to reimburse states for expenses they have incurred in efforts to secure the southern international border of the United States. The Secretary of Homeland Security is tasked...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money back to states for their work on keeping the border safe, but it's a bit tricky because it doesn't clearly say how much money they'll get back or what exactly counts as border work.
H. R. 7832 — An Act To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,488
H.R. 7832, known as the "Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act," requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a plan to improve border security using cutting-edge technologies. The plan will involve identifying, integrating, and deploying advanced technologies...
Simple Explanation
The "Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act" is like a plan to use new cool gadgets and smart computers to make the borders safer, and this plan will be checked to see how well it works.
S. 5315 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance border security by seeking to expand partnerships with appropriate law enforcement entities in Mexico and Central American and South American countries to combat human smuggling and trafficking operations in Mexico and such countries, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:606
S. 5315 aims to improve border security by directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance partnerships with law enforcement in Mexico, Central America, and South America to fight human smuggling and trafficking. The bill proposes creating or expanding cross-border...
Simple Explanation
S. 5315 is a plan where the United States wants to team up with police from Mexico and other countries to stop bad people from smuggling and tricking others. They also want to tell people not to trust these bad folks and to be safe.
S. RES. 779 — Strongly condemning the Biden administration and its border czar, Kamala Harris, for failing to secure the United States border.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:207
S. RES. 779 is a resolution introduced in the Senate, which criticizes the Biden administration, specifically President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, for their handling of border security in the United States. The resolution points out issues such as the increase in...
Simple Explanation
The Senate has introduced a paper that criticizes President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for not doing a good job protecting the border between the United States and Mexico. This paper is upset with the way they handle people crossing the border and wants different rules to fix the problems.
H. CON. RES. 117 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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June 27, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:15,376
H. CON. RES. 117 outlines the United States congressional budget for the fiscal year 2025 and establishes appropriate budget levels for the years 2026 through 2034. The bill addresses budget enforcement rules and policy statements related to various issues such as economic...
Simple Explanation
H. CON. RES. 117 is like a big plan for how the United States will spend and save its money from 2025 to 2034, making sure the country can pay for important things like defense and health, but it might be tricky to understand because some parts aren't super clear about where all the money will go or how it will be saved.
H. RES. 1112 — Denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
May 01, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:240
H. RES. 1112 is a resolution that criticizes the Biden administration's approach to immigration, particularly its handling of border security and enforcement policies. It argues that various actions taken by the administration, such as ending certain border protection protocols and limiting...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1112 is a paper where some people in the government said they were unhappy with how President Biden was handling people coming to the country. They think the current way is not working well and want the President to change the rules to make the border safer.
H. R. 9481 — To establish the Northern Border Coordination Center, and for other purposes.
September 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:518
H.R. 9481 aims to create the Northern Border Coordination Center within one year of enactment. The Center will serve as a hub for coordination along the U.S.-Canada border, focusing on operations, information sharing, intelligence, and training. It will work with federal,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9481 is a plan to set up a new team near the U.S.-Canada border that will help different groups work together on border safety. This team will share information and train people to make sure the border is safe, and they will not take orders from the main Homeland Security boss.
H. R. 9667 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance capabilities for outbound inspections at the southern land border, and for other purposes.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,558
H.R. 9667, known as the “Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act,” aims to improve security at the southern U.S. border by increasing outbound inspections. The bill mandates hiring additional Customs and Border Protection officers and Homeland Security...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9667 is a plan that wants to make sure that items like money and bad things don't get smuggled out of the United States to Mexico. It talks about hiring more helpers to watch the border and using special machines to check cars, but it doesn't say how much money will be spent on this.
H. R. 7404 — To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:373
H. R. 7404, known as the “Subterranean Border Defense Act,” requires the United States government to produce annual reports about efforts to combat illegal cross-border tunnels. This includes amending a section of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for...
Simple Explanation
The Subterranean Border Defense Act is about making sure the government checks for secret tunnels at the borders every year and reports on it. This helps to keep the country safe by stopping people from sneaking in through these hidden tunnels.
S. 3965 — To appropriate funds to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the deployment of nonintrusive inspection technology at the southern land border of the United States.
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March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:205
S. 3965 seeks to provide funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the deployment of nonintrusive inspection technology at the southern land border of the United States. This bill, introduced in the Senate, allocates $201 million for the fiscal year 2024 to help...
Simple Explanation
There is a plan to give $201 million to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to use special machines at the southern border that can check things without opening them up, like magic scanners, to make the border safer and faster.
H. RES. 1376 — Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1371) strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border.
July 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:168
H. RES. 1376 sets the rules for discussing another resolution, H. Res. 1371, in the House of Representatives. This resolution criticizes the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris for not securing the U.S. border effectively. After adopting...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about setting the rules for talking about another plan that says President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris haven't done a good job with keeping the border safe. The plan lets people talk about this with some agreed rules, but it doesn’t say exactly what will happen next.
H. RES. 973 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should fully fund border security personnel, immigration judges, and related personnel and border technology needs at the southern border.
January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:186
H. RES. 973 is a resolution expressing the opinion of the House of Representatives that Congress should allocate full funding for various aspects of border security at the southern border of the United States. This includes financing for border security personnel, immigration judges, and...
Simple Explanation
Congress is thinking about giving a lot of money to make sure there are enough people and gadgets to help keep the southern border safe, like more guards and judges to make decisions about people coming in. They haven't decided exactly how much money to give or how it will be used yet.
H. R. 7511 — An Act To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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March 07, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,859
H.R. 7511, titled the “Laken Riley Act,” aims to ensure that the Secretary of Homeland Security detains aliens in the U.S. charged with theft. The act also allows state attorneys general to enforce detention and removal laws against the Department of Homeland Security if the...
Simple Explanation
The "Laken Riley Act" wants to make sure that people from other countries who have been charged with stealing are taken into custody and also lets states take action if they think they're harmed. But the rules are a bit confusing and unclear, especially about what counts as "harm" and how quickly things should be done.
H. R. 7511 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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March 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,865
H. R. 7511, titled the "Laken Riley Act," requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain non-citizens in the U.S. who have been charged with theft. The bill expresses the Congress's disapproval of the Biden administration's immigration policies and insists on stronger border security....
Simple Explanation
The "Laken Riley Act" is a rule that says people from other countries who get into trouble for stealing in America should be kept by the government so they can't get into more trouble. It also allows states to speak up if their people are hurt because the government isn’t doing its job right.
H. R. 7832 — An Act To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,454
H.R. 7832, known as the "Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act," directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a comprehensive plan to improve border security using advanced technologies. This plan, to be submitted to Congress within 180 days, involves...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7832 is a plan that asks the Secretary of Homeland Security to find and use cool new technologies, like smart computers, to make borders safer. They must tell Congress how it's going and form teams to try out these new tech ideas.
H. R. 7832 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes.
March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,502
H. R. 7832, titled the "Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act," aims to enhance U.S. border security operations by mandating the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a plan for utilizing new and advanced technologies. This plan includes identifying and integrating...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a plan where the people in charge of keeping borders safe want to use cool new tools like robots and cameras to help them. They're making a list of all the new gadgets they could use to make sure everything is safe and sound at the borders.
H. R. 7182 — To authorize the National Guard to take such actions as may be necessary to repel persons attempting to enter the United States from Mexico who are carrying weapons, and for other purposes.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:342
H. R. 7182, titled the “Defend Our Borders From Armed Invaders Act,” seeks to expand the authority of the National Guard in the United States. It allows the National Guard to take necessary actions to stop people attempting to enter the U.S. from Mexico if they are carrying...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let the National Guard stop people coming into the U.S. from Mexico if they have weapons, even if other laws say they can't. This would give them a lot of power to make sure no one with weapons gets in.
H. R. 9731 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish on a monthly basis the number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to unlawfully enter the United States, and for other purposes.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:492
H.R. 9731, titled the “Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024,” requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to report monthly on the number of special interest aliens who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States. The reports, which must be published on the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to tell everyone each month how many people from certain countries try to sneak into the United States. It will also let us know where they tried to sneak in, like at airports or borders.
H. R. 8992 — Making appropriations to improve border security, imposing new reporting requirements relating to border security, and enhancing criminal penalties for destroying or evading border controls.
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July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,920
H. R. 8992, titled the “Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act,” proposes funding and measures to enhance border security in the United States. It allocates funds to improve law enforcement at the borders, increase drug interdiction capabilities, and disrupt transnational fentanyl...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8992, called the "Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act," is a plan to spend a lot of money to help keep the U.S. borders safer by stopping bad drugs like fentanyl from coming in, using more police officers, better technology, and improved rules to catch people who try to sneak around the border checks.
H. RES. 1371 — Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border.
July 25, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:122
The resolution H. RES. 1371 expresses strong disapproval of the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris, whom President Biden appointed as the "border czar," for failing to secure the United States border effectively. It highlights various statistics and...
Simple Explanation
In Congress, some people wrote a paper saying they're very upset with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris because they think they aren't doing a good job of keeping the country's borders safe. They don't suggest any new ways to fix things but focus on telling why they think it's a problem.
H. R. 10027 — To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes.
October 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:878
H. R. 10027, the "Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2024," aims to set up at least two Joint Operations Centers along the U.S. southern border. These centers are designed to help multiple federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies work together efficiently....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create special teamwork centers where different groups of helpers, like police officers, can work together to keep the southern border safe by stopping bad things from happening. These centers will help everyone talk to each other better and work as a team.
S. 4294 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to negotiate with the Government of Canada regarding an agreement for integrated cross border aerial law enforcement operations, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:880
S. 4294 is a bill that aims to enhance law enforcement collaboration between the United States and Canada by directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to form an agreement for integrated cross-border aerial law enforcement operations. The proposed program would involve...
Simple Explanation
S. 4294 is a plan where the United States wants to work with Canada to use planes together to help catch bad guys near the border. They also want to make sure everyone follows the rules and cares about people's rights while doing it.
H. R. 8275 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a public blockchain-based system to securely store and share data related to border security, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,011
H.R. 8275 proposes the establishment of a public blockchain-based system to securely store and share data related to border security. The bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement this system within 18 months, aiming to enhance security, improve...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special computer system, like using magic blocks, to help keep track of important border information safely and share it with others to make things work better and faster. But some people are worried it might show secret stuff to everyone, which could be a problem.
H. R. 9752 — To require a homeland security southwest border threat assessment on Tren de Aragua and associated strategic plan, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:798
H. R. 9752 aims to address security concerns related to the Tren de Aragua, a transnational criminal organization. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security provide a detailed threat assessment of the organization’s activities at the U.S. southwest border...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9752 is like a plan to help keep the U.S. border safe from a group called Tren de Aragua; it asks for a report on what problems this group might cause and a plan to stop them from doing any bad things.
H. RES. 1020 — Expresses steadfast resolve with the people of Texas, condemns the current administration’s efforts to impose the consequences of illegal immigration on the States, and considers, pursuant to article III, section 3 of the Constitution, Joe Biden to be guilty of treason against the people of the United States.
February 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:284
The resolution, H. RES. 1020, expresses solidarity with the people of Texas and other border states, criticizing the Biden administration's handling of illegal immigration. It highlights statistics regarding border apprehensions and accuses the administration of failing to protect states from...
Simple Explanation
This paper says some people in Texas and other places are upset because they think the president is not doing a good job of keeping people from coming into the country without permission. They even say he did something very wrong, but they don't give much evidence to back up those claims.
S. 2367 — To improve border security through regular assessments and evaluations of the Checkpoint Program Management Office and effective training of U.S. Border Patrol agents regarding drug seizures.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,248
S. 2367, also known as the “CHECKPOINT Act,” aims to enhance border security by mandating regular assessments and evaluations of the Checkpoint Program Management Office. It requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner to conduct triennial reviews of drug...
Simple Explanation
The CHECKPOINT Act wants to keep borders safe by checking how well security stops at the border are working and teaching border agents how to catch bad guys with drugs more effectively. It also wants to use cool technology and make sure everyone keeps track of what happens at these stops.
S. 4361 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combatting fentanyl for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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May 20, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:55,882
S. 4361 is a bill aimed at making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combating fentanyl in the U.S. for the fiscal year 2024. It includes funding for various departments and agencies like the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give extra money to help protect the borders of the U.S. and stop bad stuff like a drug called fentanyl from coming in, but there are worries about how the money will be used and if the rules are fair for everyone.
S. 3808 — To prohibit deployment of Federal air marshals to the southern and northern borders of the United States, and for other purposes.
February 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:564
S. 3808 proposes to prevent Federal air marshals from being sent to the United States' southern and northern borders for border security or immigration-related tasks. This includes tasks like helping with the processing of illegal or other immigrants and assisting the...
Simple Explanation
S. 3808 is a plan that says special airplane police (called Federal air marshals) can't be sent to help at the big fences between the U.S. and its neighbors unless there's a really big problem at the border, and the top boss says so.
H. RES. 1376 — Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1371) strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border.
July 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:359
H. RES. 1376 allows for the consideration of another resolution, H. Res. 1371, in the House of Representatives. This other resolution criticizes the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris, referred to as the "Border Czar," for not effectively securing the...
Simple Explanation
In the House of Representatives, there's a plan to have a big talk about how President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are doing with keeping the U.S. border safe, and then they'll decide what they think about it. This talk lets people share their ideas and see if there are changes they should make.
S. 3576 — To authorize certain States to take certain actions on certain Federal land to secure an international border of the United States, and for other purposes.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:856
S. 3576, known as the “Creating Obstructions Necessary To Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly Act” or “CONTAINER Act,” allows certain U.S. states that border Canada or Mexico to place temporary, movable structures on Federal land to help secure international borders....
Simple Explanation
The CONTAINER Act lets states next to Canada or Mexico put up temporary walls or fences on certain federal lands to help keep borders safe, but they must tell the government 45 days before doing so.
H. RES. 50 — Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and imminent danger posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who seized control of our southern border.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:525
H. RES. 50 is a resolution that acknowledges the authority of U.S. states to defend themselves against dangers such as illegal immigration and crime, especially when the federal government fails to adequately protect them. It highlights persistent challenges faced by southern border states,...
Simple Explanation
The resolution says that states like Texas and Arizona can protect themselves from bad people coming over the border if the government isn't doing a good enough job. It also says that they think the government could do a better job keeping everyone safe.
S. 5315 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance border security by seeking to expand partnerships with appropriate law enforcement entities in Mexico and Central American and South American countries to combat human smuggling and trafficking operations in Mexico and such countries, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,342
S. 5315 aims to improve border security by directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to form and strengthen partnerships with law enforcement agencies in Mexico and countries in Central and South America. The bill focuses on combating human smuggling and trafficking by...
Simple Explanation
S. 5315 is a plan to make the border safer by asking for help from police in nearby countries. They'll work together to catch people who sneak others across the border and teach everyone about the dangers of these trips.
H. RES. 863 — Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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April 16, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,359
H. RES. 863 outlines the impeachment of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution focuses on two main articles: his willful refusal to comply with immigration laws, which has allegedly resulted in increased...
Simple Explanation
The resolution is about the idea of firing a man named Alejandro Mayorkas, who is in charge of keeping the country's borders safe, because some people think he's not doing his job right and isn't being honest. They believe this has let more people into the country in ways that aren't allowed and is costing a lot of money.
H. R. 8752 — Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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June 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:21,542
H.R. 8752 allocates funds for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill includes detailed budget provisions for various DHS components, such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8752 is about giving money to the Department of Homeland Security to help keep the country safe and take care of emergencies, but with special rules on how the money can't be used for some things like changing certain barriers at the border or supporting topics like diversity.
H. R. 7832 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes.
June 07, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,638
H.R. 7832 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a detailed plan for using new and advanced technologies to improve U.S. border security. The plan will explore various technologies, including artificial intelligence and radar systems, and assess their impact on...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7832 wants the leaders in charge of protecting the U.S. borders to make a plan to use cool, new technologies like smart computers and radars to keep the country safe. They'll work with others to find and use these gadgets, checking to see if they make everything better without causing any problems, and share updates on how it's all going.
S. 1253 — To increase the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs and Border Protection officers and support staff and to require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry.
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December 16, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,474
S. 1253 aims to enhance security at U.S. ports of entry by increasing the number of Customs and Border Protection officers and support staff. The bill mandates hiring at least 600 new officers each fiscal year and authorizes hiring support staff to assist them. It also requires the...
Simple Explanation
S. 1253 is a plan to make U.S. borders safer by hiring more officers and helpers to work at places where people and goods enter the country, with reports to check on what they need to do the job better. It also promises to give money every year to help them get the tools and improvements they need.
H. R. 9678 — To address the public safety issues and environmental destruction currently impacting Federal lands along the southern border, enhance border security through the construction of navigable roads on Federal lands along the southern border, provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection access to Federal lands to improve the safety and effectiveness of enforcement activities, allow States to place temporary barriers on Federal land to secure the southern border, reduce the massive trash accumulations and environmental degradation along the southern border, reduce the cultivation of illegal cannabis on Federal lands, mitigate wildland fires caused by illegal immigration, and prohibit migrant housing on Federal lands.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,243
H.R. 9678 is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress intended to address public safety issues and environmental damage along the U.S. southern border. Known as the "Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act," it proposes the construction of navigable roads...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9678, also known as the "FLASH Act," is like a plan to make the U.S. southern border safer by building new roads and temporary fences. It wants to clean up trash, stop illegal camping and fires, and keep people from living on certain lands, but some of these ideas make people wonder if they're too harsh or not fair.
S. 3933 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,011
S. 3933, also known as the "Laken Riley Act," proposes that the Secretary of Homeland Security must detain non-citizens charged with theft in the United States. It criticizes existing immigration policies and seeks changes, including stricter detention and removal of...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that if someone who is not a U.S. citizen is charged with stealing, they must be kept by officials, and if states think this rule isn't followed, they can take officials to court if more than $100 is at stake.
H. R. 9567 — To ensure the digital contents of electronic equipment and online accounts belonging to or in the possession of United States persons entering or exiting the United States are adequately protected at the border, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,146
H.R. 9567, titled the "Protecting Data at the Border Act," aims to safeguard the privacy of United States persons by ensuring their digital contents on electronic devices and online accounts are protected whenever entering or exiting the U.S. The bill prohibits governmental...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9567 is like a rule that wants to make sure people's computers and online things are kept safe when they travel in and out of the U.S. It says the government can't look at these things without asking first, unless there's an emergency.
H. R. 9668 — An Act To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,960
H.R. 9668, known as the "SHIELD Against CCP Act," aims to establish a working group within the Department of Homeland Security focused on addressing various security threats from the Chinese Communist Party. This group will work on issues like terrorist threats, cybersecurity, border...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special group that looks out for bad actions from China that could hurt America, like hackers or unsafe borders. This group will help keep people safe, follow the rules, and will do this job for seven years.
H. RES. 863 — Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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February 03, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:4,629
H. RES. 863 is a resolution from the House of Representatives to impeach Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for allegedly committing high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution accuses him of systematically refusing to comply with federal immigration laws and...
Simple Explanation
This document is about a proposal from some people in the U.S. House of Representatives to remove a person named Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas from his job because they believe he's not doing his work right, especially when it comes to handling people coming into the country. They say his actions are making it harder for places like New York City because they have to spend a lot of money to take care of challenges they think he caused.
H. R. 7511 — An Act To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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March 11, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,955
H.R. 7511, also known as the “Laken Riley Act,” aims to strengthen immigration enforcement related to theft crimes. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security detain non-citizens charged with burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting in the U.S. It also allows...
Simple Explanation
The "Laken Riley Act" is a new rule aiming to make sure people who are not U.S. citizens and get in trouble for stealing are kept by the country’s security team. If these people are let go, states can tell on them and ask for help to make sure the rules are followed.
H. R. 7594 — To enact into law certain Executive orders related to immigration and border security, and for other purposes.
March 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:824
H.R. 7594, also known as the "Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act," aims to transform several Executive Orders and memos related to immigration and border security into law. It seeks to enforce stricter immigration rules by ending the "catch and release" policy, enhancing border security...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7594 is a proposed law that aims to make America's immigration rules stricter by building a wall at the border, ensuring certain people stay in Mexico before entering the U.S., and stopping some cities from ignoring immigration laws. It also tries to change who can automatically become a citizen if they're born in the U.S. based on their parents' status.
H. R. 8015 — To ensure the Department of Homeland Security is appropriately measuring the scope of certain border security matters, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,077
The bill, known as the “Data for a Secured Border Act,” aims to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) effectively measures and reports on certain border security matters. It requires annual reports to assess current border security metrics and make recommendations for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help the Department of Homeland Security do a better job checking how safe the borders are. It says they should write reports each year to see how things can work better, like using new technology and handling busy times when lots of people try to cross.
H. R. 7404 — An Act To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:177
H. R. 7404, titled the "Subterranean Border Defense Act," aims to improve oversight of illicit cross-border tunnel activities. It requires the creation of annual reports on efforts to counter these tunnels, updating a policy initially put forth in the James M. Inhofe National...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7404, called the "Subterranean Border Defense Act," is a plan to keep track of secret tunnels crossing borders illegally by writing a report every year, but it doesn't say exactly who should write the report or what should be in it.
S. 2278 — To establish Image Adjudicator and Supervisory Image Adjudicator positions in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations.
December 02, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,617
S. 2278 aims to create new positions called Image Adjudicators and Supervisory Image Adjudicators in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Field Operations. These roles will involve reviewing images of vehicles and containers at U.S. entry points to identify...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to add new jobs called Image Adjudicators and their supervisors to help U.S. border workers check pictures of cars and containers, so they can catch bad stuff or people sneaking in or out of the country. It also asks for training and regular updates to make sure there are enough workers and that they're doing a good job.
H. R. 9668 — To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,997
H.R. 9668, known as the “Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend against the CCP Act” or the “SHIELD Against CCP Act,” proposes the creation of a working group in the Department of Homeland Security. This group would focus on addressing threats to the United...
Simple Explanation
The "SHIELD Against CCP Act" wants to create a special team in the United States to watch out for danger from a group in China. This team will help make sure everyone is safe by working with other U.S. groups and checking new security ideas.
H. R. 10034 — To secure the border and reform the immigration laws, and for other purposes.
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October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:44,467
H.R. 10034 aims to improve border security and reform immigration laws in the United States. The bill proposes constructing a border wall and deploying technology to monitor the Southern border, restricting certain COVID-19 policies, and limiting the use of the CBP One app....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10034 is a plan to keep the border safe and change immigration rules, like building a wall and allowing some people to become legal residents, but it might cost a lot and cause worries about spending money wisely.
H. R. 7118 — To prohibit the Federal Government from taking any action to regain control of, access, or otherwise interfere in activities carried out by the State of Texas in the vicinity of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, without the consent of the State of Texas.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:575
H.R. 7118, titled the “Halt the Invasion Act,” is a bill aimed at preventing the Federal Government from taking any action to interfere with activities carried out by the State of Texas at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, without the state’s consent. It mandates that the...
Simple Explanation
The Halt the Invasion Act says that the U.S. government can't do anything in a park in Texas unless Texas agrees, and Texas will get paid back for taking care of the park. Texas also has to share some safety numbers to keep this rule going.
H. R. 7058 — To establish a Border Security Reserve Fund to be used by border States and the U.S. Border Patrol to invest in border security, and for other purposes.
January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:310
H.R. 7058 aims to create a special fund called the "Border Security Reserve Fund" to support border security efforts, primarily for border states and the U.S. Border Patrol. This fund will receive money from the sale of confiscated unlawful narcotics. The bill specifies that...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to set up a special money pot called the "Border Security Reserve Fund," where money from selling things taken away because they're illegal drugs will be kept. This money is meant to help keep the borders safe, but it can't be used by places called sanctuary cities or for housing too many people who come to the United States.
H. R. 8256 — To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish the Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Program.
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May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,013
H.R. 8256 directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to create a grant program called the Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Program. This program will provide financial assistance to states along the southwestern border of the United States...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8256 is about giving money to places near the U.S.-Mexico border to help build or fix fences and barriers, making it harder for people to cross the border without permission. The program has a budget to spend on this every year until 2027.
H. R. 7372 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes.
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February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,664
H.R. 7372 is a legislative proposal that seeks to make emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The bill also mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to temporarily...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7372 is a plan by the government to spend extra money to help other countries like Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan defend themselves and to make sure the borders are safe. It also wants to improve how border rules are enforced, but some people worry it might not always be fair or clear about how the money is used.
H. R. 7479 — To authorize certain States to take certain actions on certain Federal land to secure an international border of the United States, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:815
H.R. 7479 proposes that certain U.S. states, specifically those bordering Canada or Mexico, can place temporary, movable structures on federal lands near these borders to enhance border security. The bill defines the federal land management agencies involved and details the...
Simple Explanation
Some U.S. states near Canada or Mexico want to put special barriers on nearby federal land to help keep borders safe. They have to tell the government 45 days before setting them up and can keep them there for a year or longer if the government agrees.
H. RES. 863 — Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:4,333
H. RES. 863 proposes the impeachment of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution outlines two main articles: (1) his willful and systemic refusal to comply with federal immigration laws,...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 863 is about a group wanting to take away a leader's job because they believe he didn't follow the rules about who can come into the country, which they say caused big problems. They also say he wasn't honest and didn't let people check if he was doing his job right.
S. 4672 — To require the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess current efforts to respond to hazardous weather and water events at or near United States borders and, to the extent such efforts may be improved, to develop a hazardous weather and water events preparedness and response strategy, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,623
The Border Weather Resiliency Act of 2024 (S. 4672) requires the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to evaluate the effects of hazardous weather and water events on border personnel, technology, and infrastructure. The bill mandates the creation of a strategy...
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The Border Weather Resiliency Act of 2024 wants to make sure that people working at the borders are safe when bad weather happens. It asks them to make a plan for handling these kinds of weather and water problems better by talking to lots of experts and helpers.

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