New Public Reports on Potential National Security Risks at the Border
Also known as: Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025
Legislative Progress
231–182
Key Points
- Congress passed a bill that would require the Department of Homeland Security to post monthly reports online about people who may pose a national security risk. These individuals, often called "special interest aliens," are flagged because their travel patterns suggest they could be a threat to the United States.
- The monthly reports would show exactly how many of these individuals were found and what countries they are from. It would also list where they were stopped, such as at a legal border crossing, at sea, or even if they were found inside the country.
- This policy is designed to give the public and lawmakers more information about who is trying to enter the country unlawfully. It specifically requires the government to highlight people coming from certain countries that are already under close watch for security reasons.
- If this bill becomes law, the very first report would have to include data going back to early 2021. This would provide a four-year look at how many people with security flags were encountered in the past compared to now.
Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
CORRECTION TO ENGROSSMENT - Ms. Greene (GA) asked unanimous consent that in the engrossment of H.R. 275, the Clerk be directed to make corrections, which were placed at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 182 (Roll no. 184). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2989)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 182 (Roll no. 184). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2989)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Passage
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025
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