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New US Entry Rules: Suspension of Entry and Border Control

This act grants the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to suspend the entry of certain individuals at US borders if necessary to achieve operational control. It also mandates the suspension of entry when there is no capacity to detain or place individuals in appropriate programs. State Attorneys General can sue the federal government for violations, potentially impacting migration processes and border security.
Key points
The Secretary of Homeland Security can temporarily ban entry at US borders to ensure operational control.
Entry must be suspended if there is no capacity to detain individuals or place them in appropriate programs.
State Attorneys General can sue the federal government if these rules are not followed and affect their state or residents.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_318
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2025-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Border Safety and Security Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_318.

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 2025-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Secretary of Homeland Security can temporarily ban entry at US borders to ensure operational control.
  • Entry must be suspended if there is no capacity to detain individuals or place them in appropriate programs.
  • State Attorneys General can sue the federal government if these rules are not followed and affect their state or residents.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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