Restoring Northern Border Travel Act

Senate Bill 2196 - Restoring Northern Border Travel Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:26:31Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2196 Restoring Northern Border Travel Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:26 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2196

Restoring Northern Border Travel Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand the list of permitted essential travel into the United States through land ports of entry along the U.S.-Canada border.

Specifically, it shall be permitted essential travel to enter the United States through the U.S.-Canada land border to (1) visit a family member who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, (2) visit property that the traveler owns or leases, (3) attend business meetings or site visits, or (4) board a flight for travel.

Within 20 days of this bill's enactment, DHS must report to Congress a plan to fully restore nonessential travel into the United States through this land border.

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Current Status of Bill S 2196

Bill S 2196 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2021. Bill S 2196 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 23, 2021. Bill S 2196's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of June 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2196

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2196

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports

- Border security and unlawful immigration

- Canada

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Congressional oversight

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Marine and inland water transportation

- Travel and tourism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2196

A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand the list of categories of essential travel into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border, and for other purposes.

Restoring Northern Border Travel Act