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Border Entry Suspension for High Encounter Numbers

This act aims to mandate the suspension of entry into the United States for certain individuals if the average monthly number of border encounters exceeds 30,000. This is intended to reduce border pressure and enhance security. Citizens may experience changes in immigration policy and border security.
Key points
The U.S. President will be required to suspend the entry of certain individuals if the average monthly number of border apprehensions exceeds 30,000 over the most recent 12-month period.
The suspension will remain in effect until the average monthly number of apprehensions falls below 30,000.
The act seeks to curb illegal border crossings and associated issues like drug and human trafficking.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2737
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Process start date: 2023-04-20