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SRES 29 119th Congress Senate Immigration Border security and unlawful immigration Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

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: January 21, 2025 Introduced by: Paul, Rand Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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Jan 21, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.
Jan 21, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul with a preamble. Without written report. (text: CR S281-282)
Jan 21, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul with a preamble. Without written report.
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now January 21, 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.

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