House Judiciary Committee marks up Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

Permanent Trump Secure Border Act·Latest event July 27, 2026

5 days ago

House Judiciary Committee marks up Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

The House Judiciary Committee held a markup session for the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act on Tuesday. Roy stated the legislation aims to eliminate catch and release loopholes for migrants awaiting court dates. This follows the introduction of new asylum and detention reforms to restrict eligibility and expand federal detention authority. The proposed legislation requires the federal government to resume border wall construction within seven days of enactment. It also mandates that migrants apply for asylum at official ports of entry and pauses certain types of immigration. Roy argued that House Republicans previously supported these policies and should now codify them into law.

H.R. 9773Border Security: Asylum and Detention Reform H.R. 9199Rep. Roy Introduces the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act to Require 900 Miles of Wall and Limit AsylumRep. Roy on catch-and-release loopholesRep. Roy on House Judiciary Committee markupRep. Roy on codifying border securityRep. Roy on House Republican support

Jul 9

Rep. Roy introduces legislation to mandate 900 miles of border wall construction

The Permanent Trump Secure Border Act requires the federal government to resume wall construction within seven days of enactment. This bill aims to codify border enforcement measures to prevent policy shifts between presidential administrations. It sets a specific target of completing at least 900 miles of physical barriers along the southern border. Supporters argue that Congress must pass the legislation to ensure long-term security and move beyond what they describe as political theater. In addition to physical walls, the proposal mandates 24-hour surveillance using drones and sensors. The bill also includes provisions to restrict asylum access and increase the number of Border Patrol agents.

H.R. 9199Rep. Roy Introduces the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act to Require 900 Miles of Wall and Limit AsylumSocial Post by Rep. Roy on Codifying Border PolicySocial Post on Passing H.R. 9199

Policies

These bills are complementary pieces of a broader legislative package introduced by Roy. While H.R. 9199 addresses physical security and technology, H.R. 9773 focuses on legal processing and detention rules.

Border Security: Asylum and Detention Reform

H.R. 9773

Rep. Roy Introduces the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act to Require 900 Miles of Wall and Limit Asylum

H.R. 9199

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