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Protect Communities from a Porous Border Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 402
Bill 118 hr 402, also known as the Protect Communities from a Porous Border Act of 2023, aims to address issues related to border security and immigration enforcement along the United States-Mexico border. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in the year 2023.
The main provisions of the bill include increasing funding for border security measures, such as the construction of physical barriers and the hiring of additional border patrol agents. The bill also calls for the implementation of new technology and surveillance equipment to enhance border monitoring and enforcement efforts.
In addition, the bill includes provisions to streamline the immigration enforcement process and expedite the removal of individuals who have entered the country illegally. This includes increasing resources for immigration courts and hiring additional judges to handle cases more efficiently. Furthermore, the bill includes measures to address the issue of human trafficking and drug smuggling along the border. This includes increasing penalties for individuals involved in these criminal activities and providing additional resources for law enforcement agencies to combat these threats. Overall, the Protect Communities from a Porous Border Act of 2023 aims to strengthen border security, improve immigration enforcement, and enhance efforts to combat criminal activities along the United States-Mexico border.
The main provisions of the bill include increasing funding for border security measures, such as the construction of physical barriers and the hiring of additional border patrol agents. The bill also calls for the implementation of new technology and surveillance equipment to enhance border monitoring and enforcement efforts.
In addition, the bill includes provisions to streamline the immigration enforcement process and expedite the removal of individuals who have entered the country illegally. This includes increasing resources for immigration courts and hiring additional judges to handle cases more efficiently. Furthermore, the bill includes measures to address the issue of human trafficking and drug smuggling along the border. This includes increasing penalties for individuals involved in these criminal activities and providing additional resources for law enforcement agencies to combat these threats. Overall, the Protect Communities from a Porous Border Act of 2023 aims to strengthen border security, improve immigration enforcement, and enhance efforts to combat criminal activities along the United States-Mexico border.
Congressional Summary of HR 402
Protect Communities from a Porous Border Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to notify a state before placing a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) in that state and gives the state final authority to prohibit such a placement.
At least 10 business days before placing (e.g., detaining or housing) such an individual in a state, DHS must provide certain information to that state, including (1) the individual's biographic and biometric information, including DNA; and (2) a certification that the biometric and biographic information has been checked in various law enforcement and counterterrorism databases.
No federal court shall have jurisdiction to review (1) the requirements and procedures established under this bill, or (2) a decision by a state to prohibit the placement of such an individual in the state. The bill also prohibits any federal official from waiving any of the bill's requirements.
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Current Status of Bill HR 402
Bill HR 402 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2023. Bill HR 402 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2023.  Bill HR 402's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 20, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 402
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 402
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 402
Protect Communities from a Porous Border Act of 2023
Protect Communities from a Porous Border Act of 2023
To provide for the mandatory detention of aliens who are security risks or present insufficient or false credentials, and for other purposes.
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