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.

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.

Bill status

Status: Reported
Sponsor: Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY]
Cosponsors: 0
Policy area: Immigration
Introduced: 2025-01-21
Latest action: 2025-01-21: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.

Committee referrals

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee: Senate · Reported Original Measure · 2025-01-21

Recent actions

2025-01-21: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.
2025-01-21: 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)
2025-01-21: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul with a preamble. Without written report.
2025-01-21: Introduced in Senate