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To provide oversight of the border zone in which Federal agents may conduct vehicle checkpoints and stops and enter private land without a warrant, and to make technical corrections.

USA115th CongressHR-6462| House 
| Updated: 9/19/2018
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (7)
Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Luis V. Gutierrez (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2018 This bill revises the border zone area in which Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers may take certain immigration-related actions without a warrant. The Immigration and Nationality Act is amended to permit DHS officers to take the following actions without a warrant in order to patrol the border and prevent the illegal entry of persons: board and search any vessel within U.S. territorial waters and any railway car, aircraft, conveyance, or vehicle within 25 air miles from an external U.S. boundary (a vehicle may not be stopped at a fixed checkpoint beyond 10 air miles from such boundary without reasonable suspicion that an occupant is illegally in the United States); and access private lands, but not dwellings, within 10 air miles from such boundary. DHS may establish, and shall certify to Congress, that: (1) a distance of up to 100 air miles is required in a sector for conveyance searches, and (2) a distance of up to 25 air miles is required in a sector for private land access. In making such certifications DHS shall consider reasons such as land topography, transportation, or consultations with state, local, and tribal governments.
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Jun 28, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3162
Introduced in Senate
Jul 19, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 19, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
Aug 1, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Sep 19, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • June 28, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3162
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 19, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 19, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.


  • August 1, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • September 19, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-3162: A bill to provide oversight of the border zone in which Federal agents may conduct vehicle checkpoints and stops and enter private land without a warrant, and to make technical corrections.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBorder security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Homeland SecurityLaw enforcement officersMotor vehiclesProperty rights

To provide oversight of the border zone in which Federal agents may conduct vehicle checkpoints and stops and enter private land without a warrant, and to make technical corrections.

USA115th CongressHR-6462| House 
| Updated: 9/19/2018
Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2018 This bill revises the border zone area in which Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers may take certain immigration-related actions without a warrant. The Immigration and Nationality Act is amended to permit DHS officers to take the following actions without a warrant in order to patrol the border and prevent the illegal entry of persons: board and search any vessel within U.S. territorial waters and any railway car, aircraft, conveyance, or vehicle within 25 air miles from an external U.S. boundary (a vehicle may not be stopped at a fixed checkpoint beyond 10 air miles from such boundary without reasonable suspicion that an occupant is illegally in the United States); and access private lands, but not dwellings, within 10 air miles from such boundary. DHS may establish, and shall certify to Congress, that: (1) a distance of up to 100 air miles is required in a sector for conveyance searches, and (2) a distance of up to 25 air miles is required in a sector for private land access. In making such certifications DHS shall consider reasons such as land topography, transportation, or consultations with state, local, and tribal governments.
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Timeline
Jun 28, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3162
Introduced in Senate
Jul 19, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 19, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
Aug 1, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Sep 19, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • June 28, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3162
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 19, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 19, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.


  • August 1, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • September 19, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (7)
Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Luis V. Gutierrez (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-3162: A bill to provide oversight of the border zone in which Federal agents may conduct vehicle checkpoints and stops and enter private land without a warrant, and to make technical corrections.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBorder security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Homeland SecurityLaw enforcement officersMotor vehiclesProperty rights