Rep. Roy urges passage of border bill to codify Trump era policies

Permanent Trump Secure Border Act·Latest event August 20, 2026

Aug 20

Rep. Roy urges passage of border bill to codify Trump era policies

Rep. Chip Roy advocated for the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act following reports of a migrant's release into the country. Roy claimed that exploited loopholes allowed an individual to remain in the United States under the current administration. The proposed legislation seeks to restrict asylum eligibility and expand detention authority for migrant families. This effort follows a separate bill requiring the government to build 900 miles of border wall. That measure also mandates the use of drones and sensors to monitor the border 24 hours a day. House Republicans argue these measures are necessary to permanently codify Trump border policies.

Rep. Roy social post on codifying Trump border policies

Aug 3

House Judiciary Committee advances Permanent Trump Secure Border Act for floor vote

Following a detailed markup session, the House Judiciary Committee voted to report the legislation to the full House. House Republicans aim to codify Trump border policies to ensure they cannot be dismantled by future administrations. The Permanent Trump Secure Border Act would significantly restrict asylum eligibility and expand detention authority for migrant families. Proponents of the measure argue the bill is essential to make border security permanent. The legislation mandates 900 miles of wall construction and requires high-tech surveillance tools. The full House must now decide whether to pass the comprehensive border security package.

Codify President Trump’s border policies 🇺🇸Pass Rep. Roy’s H.R. 9773 and make President Trump’s border policies permanent.The House Judiciary Committee did its job and passed Rep. Roy’s Permanent Trump Secure Border Act (H.R. 9773) last week.

Jul 24

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

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H.R. 9773 is an updated version of H.R. 9199 that adds penalties for visa overstays and expands detention authority. It serves as the primary version of the legislation moving through the House.

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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