H.R.2 — Secure the Border Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.2
| Bill | H.R.2 — Secure the Border Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Recommit |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 211 / Nay 221 / Present 0 / Not Voting 3 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 221 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 211 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Recommit
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 2 - Secure the Border Act of 2023
The Secure the Border Act of 2023 (HR 2) aims to enhance border security and immigration enforcement measures across the United States. The bill proposes a multi-faceted approach to address illegal immigration, bolster border security infrastructure, and reform various immigration processes.
Key Provisions:
Border Security Measures: The bill mandates the construction of additional barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border, including physical fencing and surveillance technology. It allocates funding for advanced monitoring systems and increased personnel to enforce border security.
Immigration Enforcement: HR 2 seeks to strengthen the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by expanding their operational capabilities and resources. This includes provisions for expedited removal processes and increased penalties for illegal entry.
Asylum Process Reform: The legislation proposes changes to the asylum application process, aiming to streamline procedures and reduce backlogs. It emphasizes the need for expedited hearings and the establishment of additional immigration courts.
Funding: The bill authorizes significant appropriations for border security initiatives, including infrastructure improvements, technology upgrades, and personnel hiring. Specific funding levels are outlined for various programs under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Agencies Affected: The primary agencies impacted by this legislation are the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The bill is designed to benefit U.S. citizens by enhancing national security and reducing illegal immigration. It also affects undocumented immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities, as it introduces stricter enforcement measures and alters existing immigration processes.
Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 2 was referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security for further consideration. The timeline for subsequent hearings and potential amendments is yet to be established, as the legislative process unfolds.
Yea (211)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
Nay (221)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
