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H.R.318

Border Safety and Security Act of 2025

Introduced·1/9/25

Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend entry of certain aliens at U.S. borders.

The Border Safety and Security Act of 2025 allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend entry of aliens at U.S. borders if operational control is not achieved. The Secretary can prohibit entry of "covered aliens," defined as those inadmissible under section 212(a)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. State attorneys general can seek injunctive relief on behalf of residents if they believe the Secretary's actions violate the law.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 9, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jan 9, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 9, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.