Permanent Trump Secure Border Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9199
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Immigration
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-08: 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.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T08:06:36Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
The legislation, titled the "Permanent Trump Secure Border Act," aims to secure the borders of the United States through enhanced physical barriers, technology investments, personnel increases, and reforms to immigration enforcement, asylum procedures, and related policies.
Key Provisions
Division A – Border Security
- Requires immediate resumption of border wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border using previously appropriated funds and materials.
- Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to mandate at least 900 miles of reinforced barriers and deploy the most practical physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology to achieve operational control and situational awareness.
- Establishes a 5-year technology investment plan for CBP, including analysis of security risks, capability gaps, and acquisitions for surveillance, detection, and nonintrusive inspection.
- Authorizes retention bonuses and hiring targets for Border Patrol agents to reach 22,000 full-time equivalents.
- Reauthorizes the Anti-Border Corruption Act with expanded waiver authority for hiring former law enforcement and military personnel.
- Creates or expands programs such as Operation Stonegarden grants, Air and Marine Operations flight hours (minimum 110,000 annually), eradication of carrizo cane and salt cedar, and workload staffing models.
- Imposes restrictions on funding for certain NGO activities, prohibits COVID-19 vaccine mandates for DHS employees, limits the CBP One app to perishable cargo inspection, and requires DNA/biometric collection at the border.
Division B – Immigration Enforcement and Foreign Affairs
- Reforms asylum eligibility under the Immigration and Nationality Act by expanding exceptions for criminal convictions, firm resettlement, and certain social group or political opinion claims; requires credible fear interviews to meet a "more likely than not" standard.
- Mandates return of certain inadmissible aliens to contiguous countries and limits parole authority to case-by-case urgent humanitarian or significant public benefit reasons.
- Addresses unaccompanied alien children by altering repatriation rules, requiring information sharing on placements, and limiting special immigrant juvenile status.
- Expands penalties for visa overstays and illegal entry/presence.
- Repeals specific H-2A visa regulations issued in 2022–2023.
- Requires negotiations with Western Hemisphere countries for burden-sharing on asylum processing and enforcement.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Modifies section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to tighten asylum eligibility, employment authorization timelines, and fees.
- Amends section 235 to strengthen inspection and detention requirements, including mandatory returns and limits on releases.
- Expands the definition and consequences of frivolous asylum applications and prohibits parole for entire classes of aliens.
- Introduces new limitations on family detention standards and alters procedures for unaccompanied children from non-contiguous countries.
Potential Impacts
- Increases operational responsibilities and funding authorizations for the Department of Homeland Security, CBP, and related agencies for construction, technology, and enforcement.
- Affects border communities through potential reductions in unlawful crossings but also imposes requirements on states for reimbursement studies and local law enforcement coordination.
- Influences international relations by directing negotiations with Mexico and Central American countries on asylum processing and repatriation.
- Impacts asylum seekers and immigrants through stricter eligibility rules, higher bars for release, and expanded removal authorities.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal agencies: Department of Homeland Security (including CBP, ICE, and USCIS), Department of State, and Department of Justice.
- State and local governments, particularly those along the southwest border.
- Law enforcement personnel and private sector technology providers.
- Asylum applicants, unaccompanied children, and individuals seeking parole or adjustment of status.
- Nongovernmental organizations involved in immigration services and legal representation.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Grants broad waiver authority to the Secretary of Homeland Security for expedited barrier construction, potentially affecting environmental, property, and consultation requirements.
- Introduces new cause of action for states or individuals harmed by non-enforcement of certain provisions.
- Raises potential issues regarding due process in asylum screenings, detention standards, and the scope of executive parole authority.
- Includes severability provisions and reporting requirements to Congress on implementation and foreign terrorist organizations.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (14)
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4], Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38], Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8], Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-08: 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.
- 2026-06-08: 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.
- 2026-06-08: 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.
- 2026-06-08: 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.
- 2026-06-08: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-08: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Permanent Trump Secure Border Act — issued 2026-06-08 — PDF (149 pages)