To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of aliens, and for other purposes.
2/5/2025, 9:06 AMSummary of Bill HR 318
Bill 119 HR 318, also known as the "Secure and Protect Act of 2021," aims to give the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to temporarily suspend the entry of aliens into the United States. The bill also includes provisions for enhancing border security and immigration enforcement measures.Under this legislation, the Secretary of Homeland Security would have the power to suspend the entry of aliens if it is determined to be in the interest of national security. This could include situations where there is a threat of terrorism or other risks to public safety.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen border security, such as increasing the number of Border Patrol agents and improving technology and infrastructure at the border. It also includes provisions for enhancing immigration enforcement efforts, including increasing penalties for immigration violations and expanding the use of electronic verification systems. Overall, Bill 119 HR 318 is aimed at improving national security and immigration enforcement measures to better protect the United States and its citizens.
Congressional Summary of HR 318
Border Safety and Security Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to suspend the entry of any non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) without valid entry documents during any period when DHS cannot detain such an individual or return the individual to a foreign country contiguous to the United States. A state may sue DHS to enforce this requirement.
(Under current law, non-U.S. nationals who arrive at the border without entry documents 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.)
The bill also authorizes DHS to suspend the entry of non-U.S. nationals without entry documents at the border if DHS determines that such a suspension is necessary to achieve operational control over such a border.
