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.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedMr. Paul, from the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Expresses Senate support for presidential authority to secure the southern border under existing immigration law. Urges reinstatement of enforcement policies and programs.
Who Benefits and How
- Border security advocates receive Senate affirmation of enforcement authority
- Administration gains Congressional backing for border actions
- Those favoring stricter immigration see policy priorities endorsed
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Migrants face urged removal, detention, and denial of asylum
- Asylum seekers may lose protections if policies implemented
Key Provisions
- Affirms presidential authority under INA sections 208, 212(f), and 235
- Urges Remain in Mexico policy reinstatement
- Calls for ending catch-and-release and humanitarian parole abuses
- Recommends eliminating taxpayer benefits for unauthorized immigrants
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Senate resolution affirming presidential authority to secure southern border and urging enforcement actions
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Provide Congressional support for aggressive border enforcement"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_president"
- → President
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Homeland Security
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