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Border Security for America Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-3548| House 
| Updated: 3/23/2018
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (77)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Robert Pittenger (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Gregg Harper (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Kristi L. Noem (Republican)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)John Abney Culberson (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Leonard Lance (Republican)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Rob Bishop (Republican)Sam Johnson (Republican)Mike Bishop (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Todd Rokita (Republican)James B. Renacci (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Kenny Marchant (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)Steve Russell (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Bill Shuster (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Blake Farenthold (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Jeb Hensarling (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Mac Thornberry (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)Joe Barton (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Jim Bridenstine (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)
Committees (16)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Agriculture Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Armed Services Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Aviation Subcommittee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border Security for America Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) achieve situational awareness and operational control of the southern border and develop infrastructure and technology to deter illegal border activity in high traffic areas, (2) deploy additional capabilities to specified border sectors, (3) submit a plan for using independent verification resources for border security technology, (4) establish a National Border Security Advisory Committee, (5) implement the Border Security Deployment Program, (6) establish a biometric exit data system, (7) submit a southern border threat analysis, and (8) begin eradicating the carrizo cane plant and any salt cedar along the Rio Grande River. The bill provides for: (1) U.S. Border Patrol personnel increases and infrastructure improvements, (2) National Guard and Department of Defense border assistance, (3) Tunnel Task Forces to stop border tunnel breaches, and (4) a demonstration to deploy a rapid non-intrusive passenger vehicle inspection system at not fewer than three high-entry land ports along the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill: (1) prohibits federal agency restrictions on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activities on federal land within 100 miles of the southern border; and (2) requires increases in immigration and law enforcement personnel and agricultural specialists, CBP training and continuing education, and electronic passport screening and biometric matching at airports of entry. The Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 is amended to provide for hiring flexibility. Operation Stonegarden is established as a DHS program to provide border security grants. This bill authorizes DHS to construct new ports of entry along the northern and southern borders.

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Timeline
Jul 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jul 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Jul 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jul 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jul 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Aug 15, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Aug 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Oct 4, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 4, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Oct 4, 2017
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
Jan 10, 2018
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Jan 10, 2018
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Jan 10, 2018
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Jan 10, 2018
House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 23, 2018.
Jan 10, 2018
Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
Jan 10, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-505, Part I.
Jan 10, 2018
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Jan 10, 2018
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Mar 23, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.
Mar 23, 2018
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
  • July 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • July 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • July 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • July 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • July 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


  • July 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • August 15, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • August 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • October 4, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 4, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.


  • October 4, 2017
    Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.


  • January 10, 2018
    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.


  • January 10, 2018
    Committee on Transportation discharged.


  • January 10, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.


  • January 10, 2018
    House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 23, 2018.


  • January 10, 2018
    Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.


  • January 10, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-505, Part I.


  • January 10, 2018
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • January 10, 2018
    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.


  • March 23, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.


  • March 23, 2018
    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-146: Border Security Technology Accountability Act of 2017
  • S 115-1757: A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-4760: To amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-505: Border Security Technology Accountability Act of 2017
Advisory bodiesAgricultural conservation and pollutionAir qualityAquatic ecologyArchaeology and anthropologyArizonaAviation and airportsBirdsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCaliforniaCanadaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployee hiringEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFarmlandFederal-Indian relationsForeign aid and international reliefForests, forestry, treesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHistorical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationJudicial procedure and administrationLakes and riversLand use and conservationLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsMaineMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMexicoMichiganMilitary civil functionsMilitary operations and strategyMontanaMotor vehiclesNational Guard and reservesNew York StateNoise pollutionNorth DakotaOrganized crimePest managementPollution liabilityService animalsSolid waste and recyclingTerrorismTexasVermontVisas and passportsWashington StateWater qualityWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Border Security for America Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-3548| House 
| Updated: 3/23/2018
Border Security for America Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) achieve situational awareness and operational control of the southern border and develop infrastructure and technology to deter illegal border activity in high traffic areas, (2) deploy additional capabilities to specified border sectors, (3) submit a plan for using independent verification resources for border security technology, (4) establish a National Border Security Advisory Committee, (5) implement the Border Security Deployment Program, (6) establish a biometric exit data system, (7) submit a southern border threat analysis, and (8) begin eradicating the carrizo cane plant and any salt cedar along the Rio Grande River. The bill provides for: (1) U.S. Border Patrol personnel increases and infrastructure improvements, (2) National Guard and Department of Defense border assistance, (3) Tunnel Task Forces to stop border tunnel breaches, and (4) a demonstration to deploy a rapid non-intrusive passenger vehicle inspection system at not fewer than three high-entry land ports along the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill: (1) prohibits federal agency restrictions on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activities on federal land within 100 miles of the southern border; and (2) requires increases in immigration and law enforcement personnel and agricultural specialists, CBP training and continuing education, and electronic passport screening and biometric matching at airports of entry. The Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 is amended to provide for hiring flexibility. Operation Stonegarden is established as a DHS program to provide border security grants. This bill authorizes DHS to construct new ports of entry along the northern and southern borders.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jul 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jul 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Jul 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jul 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jul 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Aug 15, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Aug 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Oct 4, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 4, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Oct 4, 2017
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
Jan 10, 2018
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Jan 10, 2018
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Jan 10, 2018
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Jan 10, 2018
House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 23, 2018.
Jan 10, 2018
Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
Jan 10, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-505, Part I.
Jan 10, 2018
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Jan 10, 2018
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Mar 23, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.
Mar 23, 2018
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
  • July 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • July 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • July 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • July 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • July 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


  • July 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • August 15, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • August 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • October 4, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 4, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.


  • October 4, 2017
    Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.


  • January 10, 2018
    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.


  • January 10, 2018
    Committee on Transportation discharged.


  • January 10, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.


  • January 10, 2018
    House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 23, 2018.


  • January 10, 2018
    Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.


  • January 10, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-505, Part I.


  • January 10, 2018
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • January 10, 2018
    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.


  • March 23, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.


  • March 23, 2018
    Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (77)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Robert Pittenger (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Gregg Harper (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Kristi L. Noem (Republican)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)John Abney Culberson (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Leonard Lance (Republican)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Rob Bishop (Republican)Sam Johnson (Republican)Mike Bishop (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Todd Rokita (Republican)James B. Renacci (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Kenny Marchant (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)Steve Russell (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Bill Shuster (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Blake Farenthold (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Jeb Hensarling (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Mac Thornberry (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)Joe Barton (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Jim Bridenstine (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)
Committees (16)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Agriculture Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Armed Services Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Aviation Subcommittee• Natural Resources Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-146: Border Security Technology Accountability Act of 2017
  • S 115-1757: A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-4760: To amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-505: Border Security Technology Accountability Act of 2017
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAgricultural conservation and pollutionAir qualityAquatic ecologyArchaeology and anthropologyArizonaAviation and airportsBirdsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCaliforniaCanadaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployee hiringEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFarmlandFederal-Indian relationsForeign aid and international reliefForests, forestry, treesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHistorical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationJudicial procedure and administrationLakes and riversLand use and conservationLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsMaineMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMexicoMichiganMilitary civil functionsMilitary operations and strategyMontanaMotor vehiclesNational Guard and reservesNew York StateNoise pollutionNorth DakotaOrganized crimePest managementPollution liabilityService animalsSolid waste and recyclingTerrorismTexasVermontVisas and passportsWashington StateWater qualityWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection