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Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act

12/12/2023, 6:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7260

Bill 117 HR 7260, also known as the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing issues related to border security and immigration along the southern border of the United States.

The main goal of the bill is to develop a comprehensive strategy to enhance security measures along the southern border, including the implementation of new technologies, increased personnel, and improved infrastructure. The bill also seeks to address the root causes of migration from Central America by providing assistance to countries in the region to improve economic and security conditions.

Additionally, the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act includes provisions for increasing coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to better address border security challenges. The bill also calls for the establishment of a task force to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategy and make recommendations for future improvements. Overall, the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act aims to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to addressing border security and immigration issues along the southern border of the United States. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between different levels of government and the need for a multifaceted strategy to effectively address the complex challenges facing the region.

Congressional Summary of HR 7260

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 HR 7260

Bill HR 7260 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 6, 2022. Bill HR 7260 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2022.  Bill HR 7260's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (H4202) as of April 6, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7260

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7260

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7260

Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act
Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act
To require a comprehensive southern border strategy, and for other purposes.

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