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H.R. 2003 117th Congress House

Secure the Southern Border Act

Official title: To enact into law certain executive orders related to immigration and border security, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 18, 2021 Introduced by: Lauren Boebert Republican · Colorado See on congress.gov
Immigration Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBorder security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCrime victims
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Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsDrug trafficking and controlled substancesImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMexicoMilitary civil functionsNational Guard and reservesOrganized crimePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsState and local financeState and local government operationsUser charges and feesViolent crime
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Armed Services, Oversight and Reform, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Secure the Southern Border Act

This bill enacts into law several immigration-related executive orders, including orders (1) requiring reports on various issues, such as efforts by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to end policies relating to the release of certain detained aliens; (2) requiring DHS to take actions to construct a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border; and (3) directing DHS to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, including those convicted or charged with any criminal offense.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 7
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Republican 7
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Jan 11, 2022
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Jan 11, 2022
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Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Apr 12, 2021
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Mar 18, 2021
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Mar 18, 2021
Brooks, Mo
· Mar 18, 2021
Gohmert, Louie
· Mar 18, 2021
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Moore, Barry
Alabama · Mar 18, 2021
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Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Mar 18, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2003: Secure the Southern Border Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2003/
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"H.R. 2003: Secure the Southern Border Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2003/.
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H.R. 2003, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2003/.
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