SRES 29 United States Senate · 119th Congress

An original resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States possesses legal authority under existing law to take immediate and necessary action to secure the southwest border of the United States.

SRES 29 is a non-binding Senate resolution stating that the President has legal authority under existing immigration laws to secure the southwest border. It specifically cites sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act allowing the President to return individuals to Mexico, end the "catch-and-release" policy, and deny asylum to those who entered without first seeking protection in a transit country. The resolution urges the President and the Department of Homeland Security to immediately reinstate policies like "Remain in Mexico," eliminate taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants, and use expedited removal. As a resolution expressing the Senate's position, it does not create new law but aims to guide executive action under current statutes.
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Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul with a preamble. Without written report. (text: CR S281-282)
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Jan 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul with a preamble. Without written report.
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Jan 21, 2025
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