Rand Paul (R-KY)
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.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution expresses the sense that the President has the legal authority under existing law to take immediate action to secure the southwest border. The text cites various statistics regarding illegal entries, suspected terrorists, and individuals with criminal convictions. It highlights specific authorities within the Immigration and Nationality Act that allow for the suspension of entry and the immediate return of certain applicants. The resolution urges the President and the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement policies to promote orderly entry and deter illegal immigration. Specifically, it calls for the reinstatement of the "Remain in Mexico" policy and the ending of "catch-and-release."
Yes
- Scored +7
Does this tighten control of the border?
The resolution emphasizes protecting national security through the deterrence of illegal immigration.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The resolution urges policies that increase detention, restrict asylum eligibility, and promote immediate removal.
- Scored -7
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill calls for making illegal aliens ineligible for asylum and prioritizing immediate removal.
- Scored -6
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill's focus on returning individuals to Mexico and restricting asylum targets large populations of Hispanic migrants.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhancing Border Security and Safety: The resolution states that the "Remain in Mexico" policy was an effective measure that enhanced border security, helped deter illegal entries, and made the United States safer. (Whereas clause regarding Migrant Protection Protocols)
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Promoting Orderly and Lawful Entry: The resolution urges the implementation of policies and programs intended to promote orderly and lawful entry at the border. (Section 2)
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Protecting National Security: The text calls for actions intended to protect the sovereignty and security of the United States and protect national security. (Section 1 and Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Removal and Return of Individuals: The resolution urges the President to take actions such as immediately removing illegal aliens and immediately returning illegal aliens to Mexico. (Section 2, A and B)
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Restrictions on Asylum: The resolution calls for making illegal aliens ineligible for asylum and utilizing authorities to make asylum seekers ineligible if they enter across the southern border without first applying for protection in a transit country. (Section 2, G; and Whereas clause regarding 8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(2)(C))
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Detention of Individuals: The resolution urges the detention of inadmissible aliens. (Section 2, F)
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Elimination of Benefits: The resolution calls for the elimination of taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal aliens. (Section 2, I)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution urges policies that increase detention, restrict asylum eligibility, and promote immediate removal. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill's focus on returning individuals to Mexico and restricting asylum targets large populations of Hispanic migrants. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution calls for the elimination of taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal aliens.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The resolution emphasizes protecting national security through the deterrence of illegal immigration. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill calls for making illegal aliens ineligible for asylum and prioritizing immediate removal.
- 1/21/2025
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul with a preamble. Without written report.
- 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)
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.
- Introduced in Senate