119th Congress
S.Res. 29
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- Rand Paul(R-KY)
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2025
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Official text
- Reported to Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (0)
No cosponsors.
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
This resolution (1) affirms that the President has statutory authority to secure the southern border of the United States; and (2) urges the President and the Department of Homeland Security to use available statutory authority to promote orderly and lawful entry at the border, deter illegal immigration, and protect national security.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul with a preamble. Without written report. (text: CR S281-282) - Jan 21, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul with a preamble. Without written report. - Jan 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate