Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025

Bill 119 hr 551, also known as the Migrant Protection Protocols Implementation Act, aims to amend section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP). The MPP, also known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy, was implemented by the Trump administration in 2019 and requires certain non-Mexican asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their immigration cases are processed in the United States.

The bill seeks to make the implementation of the MPP mandatory, rather than discretionary, for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This means that DHS would be required to implement the MPP for certain asylum seekers, rather than having the option to do so.

Supporters of the bill argue that the MPP is an important tool for managing the influx of asylum seekers at the southern border and helps to prevent fraudulent asylum claims. They believe that requiring the implementation of the MPP will help to deter migrants from making the dangerous journey to the United States and will help to alleviate overcrowding at immigration detention facilities. Opponents of the bill argue that the MPP violates the rights of asylum seekers and puts them at risk of harm in Mexico. They believe that the policy is inhumane and undermines the United States' commitment to protecting refugees. They argue that the bill would further entrench a harmful and ineffective policy. Overall, the Migrant Protection Protocols Implementation Act is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to make the implementation of the MPP mandatory. Supporters believe that the policy is necessary for managing the influx of asylum seekers, while opponents argue that it violates the rights of asylum seekers and is inhumane.