• 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
Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 23, 2018.
Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-505, Part I.
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 23, 2018.
Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-505, Part I.
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.
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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 23, 2018.
Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-505, Part I.
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 23, 2018.
Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-505, Part I.
• 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
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