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S.Res. 29In committee
An original resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States possesses legal authority under existing law to take immediate and necessary action to secure the southwest border of the United States.
Introduced: Jan 21, 2025
Latest action date: Jan 21, 2025
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.
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- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2025
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Status detail: The most advanced recorded stage is committee consideration.
Plain-language overview
What this bill does
This resolution (1) affirms that the President has statutory authority to secure the southern border of the United States; and (2) urges the President and the Department of Homeland Security to use available statutory authority to promote orderly and lawful entry at the border, deter illegal immigration, and protect national security.
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What this legislation is about
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Immigration
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Border security and unlawful immigrationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
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Checked against Congress.gov Sep 17, 2026.
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Introduced in Senate
IntroReferralLibrary of CongressCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul with a preamble. Without written report.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.
CalendarsSenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul with a preamble. Without written report. (text: CR S281-282)
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