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Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act

12/12/2023, 6:45 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4642

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.

Current Status of Bill S 4642

Bill S 4642 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2022. Bill S 4642 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2022.  Bill S 4642's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of July 27, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4642

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4642

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Congressional oversight
- Geography and mapping
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Intergovernmental relations
- Law enforcement officers
- State and local government operations

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