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House advances Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

7/22/2026

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The House Judiciary Committee moved the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act to the House floor.
The bill would criminalize visa overstays, raise entry penalties, end most catch-and-release, tighten asylum, and add CBP drones.
Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said the measure would hinder a president like Joe Biden.
Ranking member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) opposed the bill, while Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) introduced the Anchors Away Act to limit birthright citizenship.

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The House Judiciary Committee moved the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act to the House floor.
The bill would criminalize visa overstays, raise entry penalties, end most catch-and-release, tighten asylum, and add CBP drones.
Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said the measure would hinder a president like Joe Biden.
Ranking member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) opposed the bill, while Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) introduced the Anchors Away Act to limit birthright citizenship.