Restrict the eligibility of asylum seekers to prevent unauthorized entry at the southern border.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Stopping Border Surges Act?
The Stopping Border Surges Act, known as H.R. 116, has remained in the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs committees since January 2, 2025. The House committees must vote to advance the bill, but committee inaction is the most common reason legislation fails to progress. This bill has seen no movement for 18 months, which is consistent with the historical trend where most proposals never receive a committee vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Stopping Border Surges Act (H.R. 116 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 685 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 685 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Andy Biggs (R-AZ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.