Border Safety and Security Act of 2023

Senate Bill 696 - Border Safety and Security Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:06:24Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 696 Border Safety and Security Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 696

Border Safety and Security Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to suspend the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) during any period when DHS cannot detain such an individual or return the individual to a foreign country contiguous to the United States. Specifically, DHS must suspend the entry of non-U.S. nationals who (1) are unlawfully present, (2) arrive in the United States at a time or place other than as designated by DHS, or (3) do not possess valid entry documents.

A state may sue DHS to enforce this requirement.

The bill also authorizes DHS to suspend the entry of such non-U.S. nationals if DHS determines that such a suspension is necessary to achieve operational control over such a border.

(Under current law, such non-U.S. nationals who arrive at the border are generally subject to expedited removal. However, if such an individual is found to have a credible fear of persecution, they are typically subject to detention while their asylum claim is being considered.)

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Current Status of Bill S 696

Bill S 696 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2023. Bill S 696 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 8, 2023. Bill S 696's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 696

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 696

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Border security and unlawful immigration

- Detention of persons

- Government liability

- Immigration status and procedures

- Intergovernmental relations

- Visas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 696

Border Safety and Security Act of 2023

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of aliens in order to achieve operational control of the border, and for other purposes.