Solving the Border Crisis Act: Strengthening Borders and Immigration Policy Changes
This act aims to strengthen U.S. border security by resuming border wall construction and increasing the number of border personnel. It also introduces changes to asylum procedures, restoring the exclusive role of immigration judges in asylum claims. Citizens may experience the impact of these changes on immigration policy and border management.
Key points
Resumption of border wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border and utilization of allocated funds.
Increase in U.S. Border Patrol agents to at least 25,000 and Enforcement and Removal Operations employees to at least 10,000.
Restoration of exclusive jurisdiction for immigration judges over asylum claims, potentially affecting the speed and process of case resolution.
Requirement for DNA collection from adults in border custody, in compliance with existing federal law.
Termination of COVID-19 related entry and import suspensions, but not earlier than 60 days after the public health emergency declaration ends.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4518
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2022-07-13