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A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2192| Senate 
| Updated: 12/6/2017
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Security, Enforcement, and Compassion United in Reform Efforts Act or the SECURE Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the U.S. southern border and to deter and detect illegal activity in high traffic areas. The bill authorizes National Guard and Department of Defense support to secure such border. DHS shall establish: (1) a National Border Security Advisory Committee, (2) the Integrated Border Enforcement Team program, (3) Tunnel Task Forces, and (4) a biometric exit data system to complete the required integrated biometric entry and exit data system. The bill provides for: (1) additional border control and immigration personnel, (2) reimbursement to state and local prosecutors for federally initiated immigration-related criminal cases, (3) expansion of biometric technology and data, and (4) immigration detention capacity increases. Operation Stonegarden is established in DHS. DHS shall reinstate and operate the Secure Communities immigration enforcement program. DHS may construct new ports of entry along the northern and southern borders. The bill revises provisions regarding: (1) alien apprehension and detention, (2) nonimmigrant admissions, (3) parole authority, (4) sanctuary jurisdictions, (5) unaccompanied alien children, (6) human smuggling and trafficking, (7) drug trafficking and crimes of violence committed by illegal aliens, (8) visa and passport security, (9) background checks, (10) status adjustment, (11) naturalization, (12) asylum, (13) terrorists, (14) expedited removal, (15) immigration-related crimes and penalties, and (16) DHS positions in U.S. territories.
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Timeline
Dec 5, 2017
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Dec 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Dec 6, 2017
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 275.
  • December 5, 2017
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • December 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 6, 2017
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 275.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-496: To provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children.
  • S 115-127: A bill to provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children.
  • S 115-2464: A bill to improve border security and to provide conditional provision residence to certain long-term residents who entered the United States as children.
  • HR 115-2626: Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAppropriationsBank accounts, deposits, capitalBorder security and unlawful immigrationCanadaChild healthChild safety and welfareCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDue process and equal protectionEl SalvadorEmployee hiringExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsForeign laborForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGeneticsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuatemalaHondurasHuman rightsHuman traffickingImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial review and appealsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLatin AmericaLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLicensing and registrationsMammalsMarriage and family statusMental healthMexicoMotor vehiclesNational Guard and reservesOrganized crimePhotography and imagingRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRural conditions and developmentSanctionsService animalsSex offensesSmall businessSmuggling and traffickingState and local government operationsTerrorismU.S. territories and protectoratesViolent crimeVisas and passportsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2192| Senate 
| Updated: 12/6/2017
Security, Enforcement, and Compassion United in Reform Efforts Act or the SECURE Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the U.S. southern border and to deter and detect illegal activity in high traffic areas. The bill authorizes National Guard and Department of Defense support to secure such border. DHS shall establish: (1) a National Border Security Advisory Committee, (2) the Integrated Border Enforcement Team program, (3) Tunnel Task Forces, and (4) a biometric exit data system to complete the required integrated biometric entry and exit data system. The bill provides for: (1) additional border control and immigration personnel, (2) reimbursement to state and local prosecutors for federally initiated immigration-related criminal cases, (3) expansion of biometric technology and data, and (4) immigration detention capacity increases. Operation Stonegarden is established in DHS. DHS shall reinstate and operate the Secure Communities immigration enforcement program. DHS may construct new ports of entry along the northern and southern borders. The bill revises provisions regarding: (1) alien apprehension and detention, (2) nonimmigrant admissions, (3) parole authority, (4) sanctuary jurisdictions, (5) unaccompanied alien children, (6) human smuggling and trafficking, (7) drug trafficking and crimes of violence committed by illegal aliens, (8) visa and passport security, (9) background checks, (10) status adjustment, (11) naturalization, (12) asylum, (13) terrorists, (14) expedited removal, (15) immigration-related crimes and penalties, and (16) DHS positions in U.S. territories.
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Timeline
Dec 5, 2017
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Dec 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Dec 6, 2017
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 275.
  • December 5, 2017
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • December 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 6, 2017
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 275.
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-496: To provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children.
  • S 115-127: A bill to provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children.
  • S 115-2464: A bill to improve border security and to provide conditional provision residence to certain long-term residents who entered the United States as children.
  • HR 115-2626: Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAppropriationsBank accounts, deposits, capitalBorder security and unlawful immigrationCanadaChild healthChild safety and welfareCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDue process and equal protectionEl SalvadorEmployee hiringExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsForeign laborForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGeneticsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuatemalaHondurasHuman rightsHuman traffickingImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial review and appealsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLatin AmericaLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLicensing and registrationsMammalsMarriage and family statusMental healthMexicoMotor vehiclesNational Guard and reservesOrganized crimePhotography and imagingRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRural conditions and developmentSanctionsService animalsSex offensesSmall businessSmuggling and traffickingState and local government operationsTerrorismU.S. territories and protectoratesViolent crimeVisas and passportsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity