Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

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To President
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Overview

The Permanent Trump Secure Border Act aims to enhance border security through various measures, including resuming border wall construction, strengthening barriers, investing in technology, and addressing personnel needs. It also includes provisions related to combating corruption, improving communication, and addressing issues like carrizo cane and salt cedar. Furthermore, the bill seeks to reform asylum processes and address immigration enforcement and foreign affairs concerns, such as cooperation with Western Hemisphere nations.

Key provisions

Resumption of border wall construction along the southern border.
Strengthening physical barriers and tactical infrastructure requirements.
Investing in border security technology, including surveillance and detection systems.
Addressing personnel shortages and retention through a bonus program.
Eradicating carrizo cane and salt cedar plants along the Rio Grande River.
Reauthorizing the Anti-Border Corruption Act.
Implementing a Border Patrol Strategic Plan to enhance security.
Reforming asylum processes and addressing immigration enforcement and foreign affairs.

Who is affected

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Border Patrol agents
State and local law enforcement agencies
Immigrants and asylum seekers
Federal and state governments

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Legislative history

5 recorded actions

Jun 8, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, 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.

Jun 8, 2026

Introduced in House

Jul 7, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

Jul 7, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Jul 7, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

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Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

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