Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024 [sic]
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report every month on non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States and who potentially pose a national security risk. DHS must report on (1) the number of individuals, (2) the nationalities or countries of last residence of these individuals, and (3) the location of the encounters.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 275 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 275
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish on a monthly
basis the number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to
unlawfully enter the United States, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 9, 2025
Ms. Greene of Georgia (for herself, Mr. Green of Tennessee, Mr. Higgins
of Louisiana, Mr. Crane, Mr. Guest, and Mr. Brecheen) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland
Security
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A BILL
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish on a monthly
basis the number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to
unlawfully enter the United States, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Special Interest Alien Reporting
Act of 2024''.
SEC. 2. PUBLICATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OF THE
NUMBER OF SPECIAL INTEREST ALIENS ENCOUNTERED ATTEMPTING
TO UNLAWFULLY ENTER THE UNITED STATES.
(a) In General.--Not later than the seventh day of each month, the
Secretary of Homeland Security shall publish on a publicly available
webpage of the Department of Homeland Security and submit to the
Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a
report on the total number, and an identification of the nationalities
or countries of last habitual residence, of special interest aliens
encountered by the Department attempting to unlawfully enter the United
States during the immediately preceding month. Each such report shall
also include the following:
(1) Such number disaggregated by geographic regions of such
encounters.
(2) Specifications relating to whether such encounters were
made at land, air, or sea ports of entry, between ports of
entry, or in the interior of the United States.
(3) Identification of any such nationalities or countries
of last habitual residence that are covered nations.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Alien.--The term ``alien'' has the meaning given such
term in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1101).
(2) Covered nation.--The term ``covered nation'' has the
meaning given such term in section 4872(d)(2) of title 10,
United States Code.
(3) Special interest alien.--The term ``special interest
alien'' means an alien who, based on an analysis of travel
patterns, potentially poses a national security risk to the
United States or its interests.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 12.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-163.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-163.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 130.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 530 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 530. (consideration: CR H2989-2993)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 275.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 275, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Correa demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2994-2995)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 182 (Roll no. 184). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2989)
Roll Call #184 (House)On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 182 (Roll no. 184). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2989)
Roll Call #184 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CORRECTION TO ENGROSSMENT - Ms. Greene (GA) asked unanimous consent that in the engrossment of H.R. 275, the Clerk be directed to make corrections, which were placed at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.