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Limiting Border Patrol's Reach: Back to Border Duties.

This act aims to restrict U.S. Border Patrol agents to their traditional duties near the border, generally within 25 miles. It seeks to prevent them from operating far inland and making arrests without proper training or warrants, which could affect how citizens and residents interact with law enforcement. The law also requires public reporting on Border Patrol activities and encounters.
Key points
Border Patrol agents would generally be limited to operating within 25 miles of U.S. land borders or territorial seas, unless in specific emergencies or disasters.
The law prohibits Border Patrol from being assigned duties far from the border that duplicate other agencies' roles without adequate training.
Requires public reporting on Border Patrol checkpoint encounters and arrests made in the interior, detailing who was stopped and the outcome.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3571
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2025-12-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Keeping Our Agents on the Line Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3571.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Border Patrol agents would generally be limited to operating within 25 miles of U.S. land borders or territorial seas, unless in specific emergencies or disasters.
  • The law prohibits Border Patrol from being assigned duties far from the border that duplicate other agencies' roles without adequate training.
  • Requires public reporting on Border Patrol checkpoint encounters and arrests made in the interior, detailing who was stopped and the outcome.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT].

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 2026-01-19.

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