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Mandatory Border Checks: Cross-Referencing Aliens with Terrorist Database.

This bill mandates new procedures for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Any non-citizen apprehended at the border must have their name cross-referenced with the Federal terrorist screening database. These individuals must be held in custody until the result of this security check is received, aiming to enhance national security.
Key points
Requires CBP to detain non-citizens at the border until their name is checked against the Federal terrorist screening database.
Being listed in the terrorist screening database is explicitly added as a new ground for immigration detention.
The goal is to strengthen border security and improve the identification of potential terrorist threats entering the country.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7733
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Process start date: 2024-03-19