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Secure America’s Borders First Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 199

Bill 118 hr 199, also known as the Secure America's Borders First Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of enhancing border security along the US-Mexico border. The bill aims to address issues related to illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and national security by implementing various measures to secure the border.

Some key provisions of the Secure America's Borders First Act include:

1. Authorizing the construction of physical barriers, such as walls and fences, along the border to prevent illegal crossings. 2. Increasing funding for border security personnel, including Border Patrol agents and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. 3. Enhancing technology and surveillance capabilities at the border to detect and prevent illegal activities. 4. Strengthening cooperation with state and local law enforcement agencies to enforce immigration laws and combat criminal activity. 5. Implementing measures to expedite the removal of individuals who have entered the country illegally. Overall, the Secure America's Borders First Act aims to improve border security and protect the nation from threats posed by illegal immigration and criminal activity. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to safeguard national security and uphold the rule of law. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential impact on immigrant communities and the effectiveness of border security measures. As the bill makes its way through the legislative process, it will be subject to debate and potential amendments before potentially being signed into law by the President.

Congressional Summary of HR 199

Secure America's Borders First Act

This bill prohibits using federal funds to provide certain military assistance to Ukraine until a border wall system along the U.S.-Mexico border is completed and operation control of such border is achieved.

Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to funds made available to the Department of Defense and funds made available for security assistance or security cooperation.

Current Status of Bill HR 199

Bill HR 199 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 199 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 199's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 199

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 199

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Defense spending
- Europe
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Ukraine

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 199

Secure America’s Borders First Act
Secure America’s Borders First Act
To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of military or security assistance to Ukraine until operational control of the United States - Mexico border is achieved, and for other purposes.

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