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Border Solutions Act: New Centers, Asylum Procedures, and Child Safety

This act introduces changes to U.S. border management, establishing regional processing centers for migrants, streamlining asylum procedures, and enhancing the safety of unaccompanied children. It aims to improve efficiency and fairness in immigration proceedings, while also protecting vulnerable groups.
Key points
Regional processing centers will be established at the southern border for migrant processing, including checks, medical screenings, and asylum interviews, with access to legal aid.
Pilot programs will be introduced to accelerate and improve asylum decisions, ensuring access to legal counsel and information in understandable languages.
Immigration court cases for individuals apprehended during irregular migration influx events will be prioritized, while ensuring reasonable time for legal consultation.
Enhanced criminal background checks for sponsors of unaccompanied children will be implemented, along with regular inspections of facilities housing children.
Staffing levels in border and immigration agencies will be increased, including new officers, attorneys, and immigration judges, to improve processing capabilities.
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Print number: 117_S_1358
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2021-04-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1358.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Regional processing centers will be established at the southern border for migrant processing, including checks, medical screenings, and asylum interviews, with access to legal aid.
  • Pilot programs will be introduced to accelerate and improve asylum decisions, ensuring access to legal counsel and information in understandable languages.
  • Immigration court cases for individuals apprehended during irregular migration influx events will be prioritized, while ensuring reasonable time for legal consultation.
  • Enhanced criminal background checks for sponsors of unaccompanied children will be implemented, along with regular inspections of facilities housing children.
  • Staffing levels in border and immigration agencies will be increased, including new officers, attorneys, and immigration judges, to improve processing capabilities.
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 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Migration Courts and Law Security