Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act

Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress a comprehensive southern border strategy. The strategy must include (1) an overview of current security risks along the southern border; and (2) an assessment of the barriers, technologies, and tools that are necessary to achieve and maintain situational awareness and operational control of the border.

Bill 118 hr 3508, also known as the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the ongoing issues and challenges at the southern border of the United States.

The bill outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance border security, improve immigration enforcement, and address the root causes of migration from Central America. It calls for increased resources for border security, including the deployment of additional personnel, technology, and infrastructure.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of cooperation with Mexico and other countries in the region to address the underlying factors driving migration. It also includes provisions to improve the processing of asylum claims and provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need. Overall, the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act aims to create a more effective and humane approach to managing the southern border of the United States. It seeks to balance the need for security with the recognition of the complex factors driving migration and the importance of upholding human rights.