Close Biden’s Open Border Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Close Biden's Open Border Act

This bill provides $15 billion for the Department of Homeland Security to construct a border wall along the southern border of the United States.

It also imposes a two-year moratorium on funding for U.S. contributions to the United Nations (U.N.). During the two-year period, funds may not be authorized or otherwise made available for contributions to the U.N.

Bill 118 hr 164, also known as the Close Biden's Open Border Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing concerns related to immigration and border security. The bill seeks to tighten border control measures and enforce stricter immigration policies in order to prevent illegal entry into the United States.

Key provisions of the Close Biden's Open Border Act include increasing funding for border security measures, such as the construction of physical barriers and the deployment of additional personnel to patrol the border. The bill also calls for the implementation of stricter screening procedures for individuals seeking entry into the country, with a focus on preventing criminals and terrorists from entering the US.

Additionally, the Close Biden's Open Border Act aims to streamline the immigration process and reduce backlogs in the immigration system. This includes measures to expedite the processing of asylum claims and increase resources for immigration courts to handle cases more efficiently. Overall, the Close Biden's Open Border Act is intended to address concerns about border security and immigration enforcement, with the goal of ensuring that the US has a secure and orderly immigration system. The bill has garnered support from lawmakers who believe that stronger border control measures are necessary to protect national security and uphold the rule of law.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 164

Introduced on
2023-01-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/9/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Close Biden's Open Border Act

This bill provides $15 billion for the Department of Homeland Security to construct a border wall along the southern border of the United States.

It also imposes a two-year moratorium on funding for U.S. contributions to the United Nations (U.N.). During the two-year period, funds may not be authorized or otherwise made available for contributions to the U.N.

Bill 118 hr 164, also known as the Close Biden's Open Border Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing concerns related to immigration and border security. The bill seeks to tighten border control measures and enforce stricter immigration policies in order to prevent illegal entry into the United States.

Key provisions of the Close Biden's Open Border Act include increasing funding for border security measures, such as the construction of physical barriers and the deployment of additional personnel to patrol the border. The bill also calls for the implementation of stricter screening procedures for individuals seeking entry into the country, with a focus on preventing criminals and terrorists from entering the US.

Additionally, the Close Biden's Open Border Act aims to streamline the immigration process and reduce backlogs in the immigration system. This includes measures to expedite the processing of asylum claims and increase resources for immigration courts to handle cases more efficiently. Overall, the Close Biden's Open Border Act is intended to address concerns about border security and immigration enforcement, with the goal of ensuring that the US has a secure and orderly immigration system. The bill has garnered support from lawmakers who believe that stronger border control measures are necessary to protect national security and uphold the rule of law.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide appropriations for a border wall and provide for a moratorium on certain other funding, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact
Appropriations
Border security and unlawful immigration
Infrastructure development
United Nations

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Latest Summary1/19/2023

Close Biden's Open Border Act

This bill provides $15 billion for the Department of Homeland Security to construct a border wall along the southern border of the United States.

It also imposes a two-year moratorium ...


Latest Action1/9/2023
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 comm...