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Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3852| House 
| Updated: 8/21/2019
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (7)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2019 This bill limits the ability of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct searches and related activities without a warrant. DHS may without warrant board a vehicle for border enforcement purposes within 25 miles of any U.S. border, whereas currently DHS has statutory authority to do so within a reasonable distance of a U.S. border. DHS may exercise such authority in a sector that extends up to 100 miles from a U.S. border upon certifying to Congress the necessity of such an extension. DHS may not establish warrantless vehicle checkpoints beyond 10 miles from a U.S. border. Such checkpoints may not use race, gender, religion, or sex to any degree, except as descriptions of a specific suspect. DHS may without warrant access private lands, but not dwellings, for border enforcement purposes within 10 miles of any U.S. border, whereas currently DHS has statutory authority to do so within 25 miles of a U.S. border. DHS may exercise such authority in a sector that extends up to 25 miles from a U.S. border upon certifying to Congress the necessity of such an extension. An individual harmed by an extension of a maximum distance limitation under this bill may sue in federal district court. DHS authority to conduct various border enforcement activities without warrant must be consistent with the Fourth Amendment.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2180
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
Aug 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Aug 21, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  • July 18, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2180
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 18, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 18, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.


  • August 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • August 21, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 116-2180: Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBorder security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityLaw enforcement officersMotor vehiclesProperty rights

Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3852| House 
| Updated: 8/21/2019
Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2019 This bill limits the ability of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct searches and related activities without a warrant. DHS may without warrant board a vehicle for border enforcement purposes within 25 miles of any U.S. border, whereas currently DHS has statutory authority to do so within a reasonable distance of a U.S. border. DHS may exercise such authority in a sector that extends up to 100 miles from a U.S. border upon certifying to Congress the necessity of such an extension. DHS may not establish warrantless vehicle checkpoints beyond 10 miles from a U.S. border. Such checkpoints may not use race, gender, religion, or sex to any degree, except as descriptions of a specific suspect. DHS may without warrant access private lands, but not dwellings, for border enforcement purposes within 10 miles of any U.S. border, whereas currently DHS has statutory authority to do so within 25 miles of a U.S. border. DHS may exercise such authority in a sector that extends up to 25 miles from a U.S. border upon certifying to Congress the necessity of such an extension. An individual harmed by an extension of a maximum distance limitation under this bill may sue in federal district court. DHS authority to conduct various border enforcement activities without warrant must be consistent with the Fourth Amendment.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2180
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
Aug 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Aug 21, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  • July 18, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2180
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 18, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 18, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.


  • August 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • August 21, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (7)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 116-2180: Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBorder security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityLaw enforcement officersMotor vehiclesProperty rights