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Upholding the Law at Our Border Act
12/30/2022, 3:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6239
The bill includes provisions that would increase funding for border security measures, such as the construction of physical barriers and the hiring of additional border patrol agents. It also aims to improve coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to better enforce immigration laws and prevent illegal border crossings.
Additionally, the Upholding the Law at Our Border Act includes measures to crack down on human trafficking and drug smuggling at the border. It calls for increased penalties for individuals caught smuggling drugs or trafficking humans across the border, as well as enhanced screening measures to identify and prevent these illegal activities. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen border security and uphold immigration laws in order to protect the safety and security of the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from lawmakers who believe in the importance of enforcing immigration laws and protecting the country's borders.
Congressional Summary of HR 6239
Upholding the Law at Our Border Act
This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to periodically investigate and report on certain issues until there have been fewer than 35,000 apprehensions at the southwest border for three consecutive months.
When required, the reports must address certain issues, including (1) the vetting procedures applicable to aliens seeking entry into the United States who were apprehended along the southwest border, (2) the total number of individuals not lawfully present who have been processed and released into the United States, (3) the number of such individuals who have received parole, and (4) an audit of the parole applications.
The office must submit such reports (and provide briefings on the reports) to the President, Congress, DHS, and the Department of Justice.
