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Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 28, 2017Immigration
H.R. 3548

Border Security for America Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary reported to house amended, part i (Jan 10, 2018)

Border Security for America Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) achieve situational awareness and operational control of the southern border and develop infrastructure and technology to deter illegal border activity in high traffic areas, (2) deploy additional capabilities to specified border sectors, (3) submit a plan for using independent verification resources for border security technology, (4) establish a National Border Security Advisory Committee, (5) implement the Border Security Deployment Program, (6) establish a biometric exit data system, (7) submit a southern border threat analysis, and (8) begin eradicating the carrizo cane plant and any salt cedar along the Rio Grande River.

The bill provides for: (1) U.S. Border Patrol personnel increases and infrastructure improvements, (2) National Guard and Department of Defense border assistance, (3) Tunnel Task Forces to stop border tunnel breaches, and (4) a demonstration to deploy a rapid non-intrusive passenger vehicle inspection system at not fewer than three high-entry land ports along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The bill: (1) prohibits federal agency restrictions on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activities on federal land within 100 miles of the southern border; and (2) requires increases in immigration and law enforcement personnel and agricultural specialists, CBP training and continuing education, and electronic passport screening and biometric matching at airports of entry.

The Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 is amended to provide for hiring flexibility.

Operation Stonegarden is established as a DHS program to provide border security grants.

This bill authorizes DHS to construct new ports of entry along the northern and southern borders.

What just happenedMar 23, 2018

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10](R-TX)Sponsor
77 cosponsors77 R
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  1. Mar 23, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.

  2. Mar 23, 2018DischargeH12300

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  3. Mar 23, 2018Committee5500

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  4. Jan 10, 2018IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 23, 2018.

    Armed Services Committee
  5. Jan 10, 2018DischargeH12300

    Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  6. Jan 10, 2018Committee5500

    Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  7. Jan 10, 2018DischargeH12300

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

    Ways and Means Committee
  8. Jan 10, 2018Committee5500

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

    Ways and Means Committee
  9. Jan 10, 2018DischargeH12300

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  10. Jan 10, 2018Committee5500

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  11. Jan 10, 2018DischargeH12300

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  12. Jan 10, 2018Committee5500

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  13. Jan 10, 2018DischargeH12300

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jan 10, 2018Committee5500

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jan 10, 2018DischargeH12300

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  16. Jan 10, 2018Committee5500

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  17. Jan 10, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-505, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. Jan 10, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-505, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  19. Oct 4, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.

    Homeland Security Committee
  20. Oct 4, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  21. Oct 4, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  22. Aug 29, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.

    Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
  23. Aug 15, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  24. Jul 31, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  25. Jul 31, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

    Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
  26. Jul 31, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

    Highways and Transit Subcommittee
  27. Jul 31, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  28. Jul 31, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
  29. Jul 31, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  30. Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  31. Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

    Ways and Means Committee
  32. Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  33. Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

    Agriculture Committee
  34. Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

    Natural Resources Committee
  35. Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  36. Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

    Armed Services Committee
  37. Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

    Homeland Security Committee
  38. Jul 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  39. Jul 28, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House amended, Part IJan 10, 201818

Border Security for America Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) achieve situational awareness and operational control of the southern border and develop infrastructure and technology to deter illegal border activity in high traffic areas, (2) deploy additional capabilities to specified border sectors, (3) submit a plan for using independent verification resources for border security technology, (4) establish a National Border Security Advisory Committee, (5) implement the Border Security Deployment Program, (6) establish a biometric exit data system, (7) submit a southern border threat analysis, and (8) begin eradicating the carrizo cane plant and any salt cedar along the Rio Grande River.

The bill provides for: (1) U.S. Border Patrol personnel increases and infrastructure improvements, (2) National Guard and Department of Defense border assistance, (3) Tunnel Task Forces to stop border tunnel breaches, and (4) a demonstration to deploy a rapid non-intrusive passenger vehicle inspection system at not fewer than three high-entry land ports along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The bill: (1) prohibits federal agency restrictions on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activities on federal land within 100 miles of the southern border; and (2) requires increases in immigration and law enforcement personnel and agricultural specialists, CBP training and continuing education, and electronic passport screening and biometric matching at airports of entry.

The Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 is amended to provide for hiring flexibility.

Operation Stonegarden is established as a DHS program to provide border security grants.

This bill authorizes DHS to construct new ports of entry along the northern and southern borders.

Introduced in HouseJul 28, 2017

Border Security for America Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) construct and operate infrastructure and technology to deter and detect illegal border activity in high traffic areas, (2) deploy the most practical and effective technology to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the border, (3) deploy additional capabilities to specified border sectors or regions, (4) submit a plan for evaluating and using independent verification and validation resources for border security technology, (5) establish a National Border Security Advisory Committee, (6) submit a southern border threat analysis, (7) implement the Border Security Deployment Program, (8) establish a biometric exit data system, and (9) begin eradicating the carrizo cane plant and any salt cedar along the Rio Grande River.

The bill provides for: (1) U.S. Border Patrol personnel increases and infrastructure improvements, including forward base upgrades along the southern border; and (2) National Guard and Department of Defense border assistance.

The bill: (1) prohibits federal agency restrictions on U.S. Customs and Border Protection activities on federal land within 100 miles of the border, (2) requires increases in immigration and law enforcement personnel and agricultural specialists, (3) authorizes appropriations for specified immigration purposes, and (4) requires electronic passport screening and biometric matching at airports of entry.

The Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 is amended to provide for hiring flexibility.

Operation Stonegarden is established as a DHS program to provide border security grants.

This bill authorizes DHS to construct new ports of entry along the northern and southern borders.

Border Security for America Act of 2017 — Informed