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Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act
12/12/2023, 6:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3508
Bill 118 hr 3508, also known as the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the ongoing issues and challenges at the southern border of the United States.
The bill outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance border security, improve immigration enforcement, and address the root causes of migration from Central America. It calls for increased resources for border security, including the deployment of additional personnel, technology, and infrastructure.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of cooperation with Mexico and other countries in the region to address the underlying factors driving migration. It also includes provisions to improve the processing of asylum claims and provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need. Overall, the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act aims to create a more effective and humane approach to managing the southern border of the United States. It seeks to balance the need for security with the recognition of the complex factors driving migration and the importance of upholding human rights.
The bill outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance border security, improve immigration enforcement, and address the root causes of migration from Central America. It calls for increased resources for border security, including the deployment of additional personnel, technology, and infrastructure.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of cooperation with Mexico and other countries in the region to address the underlying factors driving migration. It also includes provisions to improve the processing of asylum claims and provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need. Overall, the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act aims to create a more effective and humane approach to managing the southern border of the United States. It seeks to balance the need for security with the recognition of the complex factors driving migration and the importance of upholding human rights.
Congressional Summary of HR 3508
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3508
Bill HR 3508 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3508 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3508's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. as of May 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3508
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3508
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationPotential 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 3508
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3508
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