Immigration (Border Security)

This bill requires U.S. border officials to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), also known as "Remain in Mexico," for all eligible asylum seekers at the southern border. It changes the law to make MPP mandatory (replacing "may" with "shall" in immigration law), directly affecting migrants seeking asylum and border enforcement personnel. The key provision is a simple legal amendment ensuring MPP is applied without discretion, rather than allowing officials to choose whether to use it. This would require migrants to wait in Mexico while their U.S. asylum cases are processed, rather than being permitted to remain in the U.S. during the review. The bill does not alter asylum eligibility criteria or create new procedures.

This bill strengthens the federal 287(g) program, which allows state and local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on immigration enforcement. It requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to approve state/local requests for 287(g) agreements unless there is a compelling reason to deny them, prohibits limiting the number of agreements, and prevents arbitrary termination of existing agreements without due process. The bill also mandates annual public reports tracking participation, outcomes (like arrests and removals), compliance with training standards, and reasons for any agreement terminations. Additionally, it clarifies funding for the program by adding 287(g) expenses to the Breached Bond/Detention Fund and requires DHS to establish uniform training standards aligned with federal law enforcement training.

HR 7105, the Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion Act of 2026, authorizes the President to declare an "invasion" at the U.S.-Mexico border and suspend entry for individuals unlawfully crossing the border during such a declaration. It makes these individuals ineligible for immigration relief like asylum (section 208) or protection under other provisions during the declared period, while requiring them to provide entry information or face immediate removal. The bill also grants authorities to repel the invasion, detain or remove involved individuals, and prohibits court reviews of these determinations (except for citizenship claims). These provisions expire when the President ends the declared invasion.

The IEIS Act requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and other authorized immigration enforcement personnel to visibly display their last name, a unique identifier, agency name, and face during public immigration enforcement activities like stops, arrests, or raids. This applies to officers performing "immigration enforcement functions" but excludes undercover operations, high-risk tactical situations (e.g., active shooter responses), or mandated face coverings. The bill also allows federal agencies to reimburse covered employees - defined as immigration officers and their immediate family members living with them - for privacy-enhancing services (e.g., software masking personal information) up to 100% of costs. It directly affects immigration enforcement staff and their families by mandating transparency during public duties while providing tools to protect their personal data.

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location except in exigent circumstances, such as the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to any person. Sensitive locations include  health care facilities; schools and school bus stops; places that provide assistance for people such as children, pregnant women, and abuse victims; child care facilities; places that provide disaster or emergency services; places of worship; courthouses and lawyers’ offices; facilities used as polling places; certain labor union facilities; and public assistance offices. The prohibition shall apply to Department of Homeland Security officers and agents, as well as state employees pursuing immigration enforcement actions. If an enforcement action is carried out in violation of this prohibition (1) no information resulting from the action may be entered into the record in a resulting removal proceeding, and (2) the affected individual may move to immediately terminate such a proceeding. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall annually report to Congress about enforcement actions taken at sensitive locations in the preceding year.

This bill withholds federal funding for event security assessments from jurisdictions that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, such as by refusing to share immigration status information or comply with detainer requests. To qualify for funding, these jurisdictions must certify compliance with federal immigration laws within 30 days of notification. The withheld funds are redirected to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for enforcement activities, prioritizing public safety threats and border operations. Semiannual reports to Congress will track the funding shifts and their impact on enforcement outcomes.

HR 3464 creates two federal funds to support state and local border security efforts. The DHS fund ($11 billion) provides grants for constructing border barriers, surveillance systems, and relocating undocumented immigrants along the southern border. The DOJ fund ($3.5 billion) funds state efforts to locate, apprehend, prosecute, and detain undocumented immigrants for crimes, including gang activity and human trafficking. Both funds cover eligible expenses from 2021 onward and expire on January 20, 2029, with unused funds returned to the Treasury.

HR 6072, the "No Aid for Illegal Entry Act," prohibits federal funding for non-governmental organizations (like nonprofits) that provide legal services, housing, or transportation to undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. without authorization. It also blocks the Department of the Interior from managing services related to immigration enforcement, legal representation, or resettlement. The law includes an exception allowing funds for minors (under 18) and requires agencies to ensure compliance with these restrictions. This bill directly affects nonprofits receiving federal grants and federal agencies handling immigration-related programs, effective upon enactment.

S 2297, the Preventing Intelligence Gathering from Foreign Adversaries Act, amends U.S. immigration law to make certain foreign nationals inadmissible or deportable. It directly affects non-citizens subject to a foreign country's law requiring them to provide access, cooperation, or support for that country's intelligence activities. The bill adds new grounds for inadmissibility (under Section 212(a)(3)(H)) and deportability (under Section 237(a)(4)(G)) based solely on compliance with such foreign intelligence laws. This creates a specific immigration barrier for individuals compelled by their home countries to assist in foreign intelligence operations.

HR 3984, the Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025, would expand the circumstances under which immigrants attempting to enter the U.S. can be quickly removed without a full immigration court hearing. The bill removes specific exceptions that previously prevented expedited removal for certain individuals, including those who have been physically present in the U.S. for two continuous years or have certain medical conditions. Key changes include eliminating references to existing exemptions (like the "2-year presence" requirement) and broadening the definition of inadmissibility to simply "under section 212" of immigration law. This policy change directly affects new immigrants at the border who are deemed inadmissible under these expanded criteria.