Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Act of 2026
Summary
Comprehensive border security legislation allocating $25 billion for wall construction, adding 10,000 Border Patrol agents, reinstating Remain in Mexico, and ending catch-and-release policies.
Why This Matters
This represents the most significant border security legislation in over a decade. It fully funds border wall construction and ends catch-and-release, directly addressing the historic border crisis that saw record illegal crossings.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
The bill was introduced with 120 cosponsors, proposing comprehensive border security measures.
Committee Markup
The House Judiciary Committee advanced the bill after weeks of hearings and amendments.
Passed the House
The bill passed the House with bipartisan support on a vote of 247-178.
Senate Consideration
The Senate began floor consideration of the bill with amendments expected.
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