Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR362

Introduced
9/26/23  

Caption

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the constitutional right of State Governors to repel the dangerous ongoing invasion across the United States southern border.

Impact

If adopted, SR362 could imply a significant shift in how state governors interact with federal authorities concerning immigration laws and border protection. It articulates that governors have the authority to take measures to protect their states in instances they define as invasions, raising questions about intergovernmental collaboration and jurisdiction in matters of national security. This could lead to governors using more aggressive tactics in managing illegal immigration, potentially invoking their rights to repel any perceived threats.

Summary

SR362 is a resolution presenting the Senate's perspective on the constitutional rights of state governors to repel what is termed an ongoing 'invasion' across the U.S. southern border. This bill is a response to current border security issues, specifically criticizing the Biden Administration's handling of immigration policies and border management. It emphasizes the perception of an invasion due to increased illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and violence perpetuated by criminal organizations along the border. The resolution aligns with a broader political discourse surrounding federal versus state rights regarding immigration enforcement.

Contention

The language of the resolution indicates notable contention with the current federal government’s approach to border security and immigration policy. Advocates of the bill argue that it is necessary to empower state officials to act in defense of their residents against the ramifications of illegal immigration and drug smuggling. Critics, on the other hand, may view such a resolution as an unnecessary escalation that undermines federal authority and can lead to a fractured immigration system, ultimately complicating the cooperation needed between states and the federal government to effectively manage border issues.

Companion Bills

US SR543

Same As A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the constitutional right of State Governors to repel the dangerous ongoing invasion across the United States southern border.

Previously Filed As

US SR543

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the constitutional right of State Governors to repel the dangerous ongoing invasion across the United States southern border.

US SR169

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas does not have the confidence of the Senate or of the American people to faithfully carry out the duties of his office.

US SR29

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.

US SR779

A resolution strongly condemning the Biden administration and its "border czar", Kamala Harris, for failing to secure the United States border.

US SR688

A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.

US HR50

Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who have seized control of our southern border.

US HR50

This resolution declares that every state within the United States has the sovereign right to exclude any person who does not have the right to be there. It also declares that the states along the southern border (1) were invaded by terrorists, narco-terrorist cartels, and criminal actors from 2021 through 2024; and (2) have the sovereign and unilateral authority to defend themselves against such an invasion.

US SR372

A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

US SR86

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States'"One China Policy".

US SR424

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Government engage the Government of India to seek a swift end to the persecution of, and violence against, religious minorities and human rights defenders in India and a reversal of government policies that discriminate against Muslims and Christians on the basis of their respective faiths.

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