Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB2737

Introduced
4/20/23  

Caption

Stop the Invasion Act

Impact

If enacted, HB 2737 would fundamentally alter the state's approach to immigration enforcement. It would empower state authorities to take a more active role in immigration issues, potentially leading to increased scrutiny of individuals' immigration status. This alignment with federal law may cause local law enforcement agencies to divert resources toward immigration enforcement, thereby impacting their capability to address other community safety concerns.

Summary

House Bill 2737, known as the Stop the Invasion Act, aims to address the perceived issues surrounding illegal immigration and border security within the state. Proponents of the bill argue that it provides necessary measures to enhance public safety and protect state resources from the impact of unauthorized immigration. The bill proposes stricter regulations on immigration enforcement and aligns state policies with federal immigration laws, making it a priority for lawmakers concerned about border integrity and security.

Contention

The bill has sparked significant debate among legislators and advocacy groups. Supporters view the bill as essential for protecting the state's borders and ensuring public safety, whereas opponents argue it could lead to racial profiling and discrimination against immigrant communities. Critics express concerns about the potential chilling effect on community relations with law enforcement, as residents may fear deportation or legal repercussions when reporting crimes or seeking help. This contentious divide highlights the broader national conversation regarding immigration policy and local enforcement.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR470

Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

US SR362

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 HB2794

Border Reinforcement Act of 2023

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 HB2

Secure the Border Act of 2023 This bill addresses issues regarding immigration and border security, including by imposing limits to asylum eligibility. For example, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume activities to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border; provides statutory authorization for Operation Stonegarden, which provides grants to law enforcement agencies for certain border security operations; prohibits DHS from processing the entry of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) arriving between ports of entry; limits asylum eligibility to non-U.S. nationals who arrive in the United States at a port of entry; authorizes the removal of a non-U.S. national to a country other than that individual's country of nationality or last lawful habitual residence, whereas currently this type of removal may only be to a country that has an agreement with the United States for such removal; expands the types of crimes that may make an individual ineligible for asylum, such as a conviction for driving while intoxicated causing another person's serious bodily injury or death; authorizes DHS to suspend the introduction of certain non-U.S. nationals at an international border if DHS determines that the suspension is necessary to achieve operational control of that border; prohibits states from imposing licensing requirements on immigration detention facilities used to detain minors; authorizes immigration officers to permit an unaccompanied alien child to withdraw their application for admission into the United States even if the child is unable to make an independent decision to withdraw the application; imposes additional penalties for overstaying a visa; and requires DHS to create an electronic employment eligibility confirmation system modeled after the E-Verify system and requires all employers to use the system.

US HR1020

Expresses steadfast resolve with the people of Texas, condemns the current administration's efforts to impose the consequences of illegal immigration on the States, and considers, pursuant to article III, section 3 of the Constitution, Joe Biden to be guilty of treason against the people of the United States.

US HR411

Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

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 HR957

Denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open-borders policies.

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.

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