Rep. Roy Introduces Border Safety and Security Act to Mandate Border Closures
The Border Safety and Security Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it awaits further study by these groups.
While this bill has strong support from House Republicans, it faces a very difficult path in the Senate where it would likely be blocked by the opposing party.
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People attempting to enter the U.S. without proper documentation at land or sea borders could be turned away entirely rather than being allowed to enter and wait for a court hearing. The mandatory closure provision means that whenever detention space is full, the border would shut down to these individuals with no exceptions, removing a pathway that many have historically used to request protection or begin immigration proceedings.
“the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prohibit the entry of covered aliens for any period during which the Secretary cannot-- (1) detain such covered aliens as required under section 235(b)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act”
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) reintroduced the Border Safety and Security Act on the first day of the 119th Congress. The bill aims to provide a legal framework for the Trump administration to suspend the entry of aliens at the border to achieve 'operational control.'
The Border Safety and Security Act of 2025 provides the legal teeth for the executive branch to halt asylum processing when detention centers are at capacity, effectively codifying a 'closed border' policy during surges.
A key provision in the newly reintroduced Border Safety and Security Act would give state attorneys general standing to sue the DHS. Critics argue this could lead to a wave of litigation that complicates federal immigration management.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Border Safety and Security Act of 2025
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