A bill to authorize certain States to take certain actions on certain Federal land to secure an international border of the United States, and for other purposes.

1/25/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 119 s 157, also known as the "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to give certain states the authority to take actions on federal land in order to secure the international border of the United States. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to border security and immigration enforcement.

The bill allows states to take actions such as constructing barriers, roads, and other infrastructure on federal land in order to enhance border security. It also authorizes states to conduct patrols and surveillance activities on federal land to prevent illegal immigration and other border-related crimes.

In addition to border security measures, the bill includes provisions for increasing resources and support for immigration enforcement agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It also includes measures to streamline the deportation process for individuals who have violated immigration laws. Overall, Bill 119 s 157 aims to empower states to take proactive measures to secure the border and enforce immigration laws, while also providing support and resources to federal agencies responsible for immigration enforcement.
Congress
119

Number
S - 157

Introduced on
2025-01-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 119 s 157, also known as the "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to give certain states the authority to take actions on federal land in order to secure the international border of the United States. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to border security and immigration enforcement.

The bill allows states to take actions such as constructing barriers, roads, and other infrastructure on federal land in order to enhance border security. It also authorizes states to conduct patrols and surveillance activities on federal land to prevent illegal immigration and other border-related crimes.

In addition to border security measures, the bill includes provisions for increasing resources and support for immigration enforcement agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It also includes measures to streamline the deportation process for individuals who have violated immigration laws. Overall, Bill 119 s 157 aims to empower states to take proactive measures to secure the border and enforce immigration laws, while also providing support and resources to federal agencies responsible for immigration enforcement.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to authorize certain States to take certain actions on certain Federal land to secure an international border of the United States, and for other purposes.

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Why do they want to do this? How will it impact me and my family?

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/21/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.