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New Rules for Migrant Processing at U.S. Southwest Border

This act aims to address the surge in illegal border crossings along the U.S. southwest border by establishing new ports of entry in other states. It mandates that individuals crossing the border in specific sectors be immediately transferred to these new sites, intended to prevent temporary encampments and reduce the burden on local border communities. These changes require transfer before any legal status applications can be processed.
Key points
Mandatory immediate transfer of migrants from five border sectors (Big Bend, Del Rio, El Paso, Laredo, Rio Grande) to newly established ports of entry.
Prohibition on processing migrant legal status applications in border sectors; processing may only occur after transfer to the new locations.
Establishment of 12 new ports of entry in states including California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, and Vermont.
The goal is to prevent the formation of temporary migrant encampments within border sectors.
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Print number: 117_HR_5717
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Process start date: 2021-10-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop the SURGE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5717.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory immediate transfer of migrants from five border sectors (Big Bend, Del Rio, El Paso, Laredo, Rio Grande) to newly established ports of entry.
  • Prohibition on processing migrant legal status applications in border sectors; processing may only occur after transfer to the new locations.
  • Establishment of 12 new ports of entry in states including California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, and Vermont.
  • The goal is to prevent the formation of temporary migrant encampments within border sectors.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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Migration Security