Border Security and Immigration Reform Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Dec 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10034, is a large, multi-part immigration package covering border security, enforcement, agricultural workers, and voter registration verification, introduced in the House on October 25, 2024. Among its provisions, it would direct the Department of Homeland Security to resume and continue construction of a border wall along at least 900 miles of the southwest border, expand deployment of surveillance and detection technology, set staffing and reporting requirements for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and revise rules for asylum eligibility, credible-fear screening, family detention, and unaccompanied children. It also includes a "Dignity Program" for certain undocumented immigrants, an agricultural worker "blue card" earned-status program, immigration parole reforms, expanded penalties for illegal presence, and a "SAVE Act" division requiring proof of citizenship for federal voter registration.
The bill would affect DHS and CBP operations and personnel, asylum seekers and other noncitizens navigating immigration processes, agricultural workers seeking legal status, and state and local election officials handling federal voter registration. It also touches contractors and technology vendors involved in border security procurement, and federal agencies required to produce various reports and plans to Congress.
The bill was introduced by Rep. John Duarte (R-CA) and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, along with the Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Foreign Affairs, and House Administration Committees. As of the latest action, it has not received a committee vote or floor vote, and it did not advance further before the end of the 118th Congress.
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Timeline
17 Dec 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10034 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10034, is a large, multi-part immigration package covering border security, enforcement, agricultural workers, and voter registration verification, introduced in the House on October 25, 2024. Among its provisions, it would direct the Department of Homeland Security to resume and continue construction of a border wall along at least 900 miles of the southwest border, expand deployment of surveillance and detection technology, set staffing and reporting requirements for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and revise rules for asylum eligibility, credible-fear screening, family detention, and unaccompanied children. It also includes a "Dignity Program" for certain undocumented immigrants, an agricultural worker "blue card" earned-status program, immigration parole reforms, expanded penalties for illegal presence, and a "SAVE Act" division requiring proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. The bill would affect DHS and CBP operations and personnel, asylum seekers and other noncitizens navigating immigration processes, agricultural workers seeking legal status, and state and local election officials handling federal voter registration. It also touches contractors and technology vendors involved in border security procurement, and federal agencies required to produce various reports and plans to Congress. The bill was introduced by Rep. John Duarte (R-CA) and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, along with the Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Foreign Affairs, and House Administration Committees. As of the latest action, it has not received a committee vote or floor vote, and it did not advance further before the end of the 118th Congress.
- Has H.R. 10034 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10034. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10034?
- H.R. 10034 was sponsored by Rep. Duarte, John S. [R-CA-13] (R-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10034?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (17 Dec 2024).
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