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Calling on the President to sign H.R. 2 of the 118th Congress, the Secure the Border Act of 2023.

2/1/2024, 8:45 PM

Summary of Bill HCONRES 53

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 53 is a resolution calling on the President to sign H.R. 2 of the 118th Congress, known as the Secure the Border Act of 2023. This bill aims to enhance border security measures in order to protect the United States from illegal immigration and other threats.

The Secure the Border Act of 2023 includes provisions for increased funding for border security infrastructure, such as the construction of physical barriers and the deployment of advanced technology for surveillance and detection. It also calls for the hiring of additional border patrol agents and immigration officers to strengthen enforcement efforts.

Furthermore, the bill includes measures to improve coordination and communication between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to more effectively address border security challenges. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes of illegal immigration, such as poverty and violence in neighboring countries. Overall, the Secure the Border Act of 2023 aims to bolster the security of the United States' borders and ensure the safety of its citizens. The resolution, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 53, urges the President to sign this important piece of legislation into law in order to protect the nation from threats posed by illegal immigration.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 53

This concurrent resolution calls on the President to sign the Secure the Border Act of 2023 if it passes the Senate.

(The Secure the Border Act of 2023 makes various changes to immigration law, including by imposing limits on asylum eligibility and requiring employers to use an electronic system to verify the employment eligibility of new employees. At the time this concurrent resolution was introduced, that bill had passed the House of Representatives but not the Senate.)

Current Status of Bill HCONRES 53

Bill HCONRES 53 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2023. Bill HCONRES 53 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2023.  Bill HCONRES 53's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. as of June 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 53

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 HCONRES 53

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 53

Calling on the President to sign H.R. 2 of the 118th Congress, the Secure the Border Act of 2023.
Calling on the President to sign H.R. 2 of the 118th Congress, the Secure the Border Act of 2023.

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