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Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2025

2/6/2025, 3:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 285

Bill 119 HR 285, also known as the Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States Act, aims to establish Joint Operations Centers (JOCs) along the southern border to enhance coordination and communication between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The bill also seeks to improve information sharing and intelligence gathering to combat illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and other criminal activities along the border.

The JOCs will serve as hubs for collaboration and coordination among various agencies, including Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Border Patrol, and local law enforcement. These centers will work together to identify and address security threats, share resources and intelligence, and develop strategies to enhance border security.

In addition to establishing the JOCs, the bill includes provisions for increased technology and infrastructure along the southern border, such as surveillance equipment, fencing, and other resources to support border security efforts. The bill also allocates funding for training and support for law enforcement personnel working in the JOCs. Overall, Bill 119 HR 285 aims to strengthen border security and improve coordination among law enforcement agencies to better protect the southern border of the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 285

Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish at least two Joint Operations Centers along the U.S.-Mexico border. The centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for (1) coordinating operations between federal, state, local, and tribal agencies as needed; and (2) coordinating and supporting border operations, including detecting criminal activity, such as activity related to transnational criminal organizations and illegal border crossings.

Current Status of Bill HR 285

Bill HR 285 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 285 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025.  Bill HR 285's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. as of January 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 285

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 285

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 285

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes.
To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes.

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