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Congressional Border Security Assessment Act
1/31/2025, 12:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 103
Bill 119 hr 103, also known as the "Indian Land Border Security Act," aims to grant Members of Congress access to specific Indian lands in order to evaluate the security of the international boundary between the United States and Mexico that runs through these lands. The bill is designed to allow lawmakers to assess the effectiveness of current border security measures in place on these Indian lands.
The primary goal of the bill is to ensure that the border between the US and Mexico on Indian lands is adequately secured and protected. By providing Members of Congress with lawful access to these areas, they will be able to gather firsthand information and insights on the security challenges and needs of the border in this region.
In addition to assessing border security, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the protection of Indian lands and the enforcement of immigration laws. It is important to note that the bill emphasizes the importance of respecting the sovereignty and rights of Native American tribes in the implementation of border security measures on their lands. Overall, Bill 119 hr 103 seeks to enhance border security on Indian lands while also ensuring that the rights and interests of Native American tribes are upheld. It represents a bipartisan effort to address the complex issues surrounding border security and immigration enforcement in a thoughtful and comprehensive manner.
The primary goal of the bill is to ensure that the border between the US and Mexico on Indian lands is adequately secured and protected. By providing Members of Congress with lawful access to these areas, they will be able to gather firsthand information and insights on the security challenges and needs of the border in this region.
In addition to assessing border security, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the protection of Indian lands and the enforcement of immigration laws. It is important to note that the bill emphasizes the importance of respecting the sovereignty and rights of Native American tribes in the implementation of border security measures on their lands. Overall, Bill 119 hr 103 seeks to enhance border security on Indian lands while also ensuring that the rights and interests of Native American tribes are upheld. It represents a bipartisan effort to address the complex issues surrounding border security and immigration enforcement in a thoughtful and comprehensive manner.
Congressional Summary of HR 103
Congressional Border Security Assessment Act
This bill grants Members of Congress and their accompanying staff lawful access to Indian reservations for the purpose of assessing national security, public safety, and the security of the border. Specifically, the bill applies to an Indian reservation that includes 50 or more contiguous miles of the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Current Status of Bill HR 103
Bill HR 103 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 103 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 103's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of January 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 103
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
7Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 103
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 103
Congressional Border Security Assessment Act
Congressional Border Security Assessment Act
To provide Members of Congress lawful access to certain Indian land to assess the security of the international boundary between the United States and Mexico located on that Indian land, and for other purposes.
Comments

Anya Tyler
673
1 year ago
I can't believe this bill is giving Congress access to Indian land to check the border! This is not right, they should respect tribal sovereignty. How will this impact the Native American communities living there? #NotCool #RespectTribalRights
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 103
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