State Border Defense Act
12/7/2023, 5:06 PMSummary of Bill S 3007
Bill 118 s 3007, also known as the State Border Defense Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide funding and support to states for the defense of their borders.The bill outlines several key provisions, including the allocation of funds to states for the construction of physical barriers, such as walls or fences, along their borders. It also calls for increased funding for border patrol agents and technology, such as surveillance drones and sensors, to enhance border security.
Additionally, the State Border Defense Act aims to streamline the process for states to request assistance from the federal government in securing their borders. This includes providing states with access to federal resources and personnel to help combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Overall, the State Border Defense Act is focused on empowering states to take a more active role in securing their borders and addressing the challenges posed by illegal immigration and criminal activity. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect national security and sovereignty, while critics raise concerns about the potential costs and effectiveness of the proposed measures.
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Current Status of Bill S 3007
Bill S 3007 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 3, 2023. Bill S 3007 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 3, 2023. Bill S 3007's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of October 3, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3007
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3007
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3007
State Border Defense ActState Border Defense ActA bill to allow States to authorize State and local law enforcement officers to enforce the provisions of Federal immigration law relating to unlawful entry into the United States and to authorize States along the southern land border to construct barriers on Federal lands to prevent unlawful entry into the United States.Comments
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