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Secure the Southern Border Act

H.R. 2003 · 117th Congress · Mar 18, 2021 · Lineage

A BILL

To enact into law certain executive orders related to immigration and border security, and for other purposes.

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Secure the Southern Border Act”.

Sec. 2 Ending catch and release

The provisions of the Presidential Memorandum, entitled “Ending “Catch and Release” at the Border of the United States and Directing Other Enhancements to Immigration Enforcement” (83 Fed. Reg. 16179, April 13, 2018) are enacted into law.

Sec. 3 Building the wall and other border security improvements

The provisions of Executive Order 13767, entitled “Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements” (82 Fed. Reg. 8793, January 30, 2017) are enacted into law.

Sec. 4 Ending sanctuary cities and enforcing immigration laws in the interior

The provisions of Executive Order 13768, entitled “Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States” (82 Fed. Reg. 8799, January 30, 2017) are enacted into law.

Sec. 5 Remain in mexico policy

The provisions of the policy guidance entitled “Policy Guidance for Implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols” (84 Fed. Reg. 6811, February 28, 2019) are enacted into law.

Sec. 6 Suspension and limitation on entry

The provisions of Proclamation 9880, entitled “Addressing Mass Migration Through the Southern Border of the United States” (84 Fed. Reg. 21229, May 13, 2019) are enacted into law.

Sec. 7 Additonal measures to enhance border security

The provisions of the Presidential Memorandum, entitled “Additional Measures to Enhance Border Security and Restore Integrity to Our Immigration System” (April 29, 2019) are enacted into law.

Sec. 8 Securing the southern border

The provisions of the Presidential Memorandum, entitled “Securing the Southern Border of the United States” (April 4, 2018) are enacted into law.

Sec. 9 Expedited removal

The provisions of the Notice, entitled “Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal” (84 Fed. Reg. 35409, July 23, 2019) are enacted into law.

Sec. 10 Publication

In publishing this Act in slip form and in the United States Statutes at Large pursuant to section 112 of title 1, United States Code, the Archivist of the United States shall include after the date of approval at the end an appendix setting forth the text of the Executive Orders, Memorandums, Policy Guidance and Notices referred to in this Act (as in effect on January 19, 2021).