Rep. Chip Roy leads House effort to codify the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act to stabilize national immigration policy.

The House Judiciary Committee advanced the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act, a sweeping bill designed to codify the border agenda of the administration. The legislation, authored by Rep. Chip Roy, aims to criminalize visa overstays, increase penalties for unlawful entry, and effectively end "catch and release" policies by requiring most illegal immigrants to be detained or returned while awaiting adjudication. The administration announced that the bill would also modernize border facilities and expand surveillance technology, including drones and biometric screening. House conservatives argue that codifying these policies is essential to prevent future presidents from reversing the progress made during the current term. While Republicans view the bill as a necessary fix for the "border chaos" of previous years, some Democrats and over 100 advocacy groups have expressed concern. Critics argue the bill may be overly restrictive for asylum seekers and could lead to the separation of families. Despite these differing viewpoints, the measure moves toward a full House vote to establish a permanent framework for American border security.

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