SRES 29 · An original resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States possesses legal authority under existing law to take immediate and necessary action to secure the southwest border of the United States.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2025
- Latest action
- Jan 21, 2025
- Sponsor
- Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY]
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Cosponsors
- 0
Summary
This resolution (1) affirms that the President has statutory authority to secure the southern border of the United States; and (2) urges the President and the Department of Homeland Security to use available statutory authority to promote orderly and lawful entry at the border, deter illegal immigration, and protect national security.
Recent actions
- Jan 21, 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.
- Jan 21, 2025 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul with a preamble. Without written report. (text: CR S281-282)
- Jan 21, 2025 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul with a preamble. Without written report.
- Jan 21, 2025 Introduced in Senate
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.