Bills · HR 285
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 285Immigration
Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 9· LAST ACTION JAN 9
READING
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COSPONSORS
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to change how border security is handled along the southern border, which is a major area of public concern. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to better communication and teamwork between the many different agencies responsible for border enforcement, potentially making efforts to stop illegal activities more efficient and effective. This could mean a more unified response to challenges like drug smuggling, human trafficking, and illegal crossings.
If the bill doesn't pass, these various agencies would continue to operate under existing coordination methods, which might be less integrated or efficient than what the proposed centers aim to achieve. The bill's success or failure could impact the perceived security of the southern border and how taxpayer money is spent on border enforcement initiatives.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish at least two Joint Operations Centers along the southern border within six months.
This creates new, central locations specifically designed for multi-agency collaboration on border issues.
PROVISION 02
The Centers will serve as hubs for coordinating field operations and addressing criminal activity such as illegal crossings, drug/human trafficking, and terrorism.
This outlines the core mission of the centers, focusing on a broad range of border security challenges.
PROVISION 03
Mandates information sharing between federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies, including federal agencies notifying others of operations within their jurisdictions.
This aims to overcome potential communication gaps and ensure all relevant agencies are informed and working together.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Centers to track personnel deployment and coordinate training for participating agencies.
This helps ensure resources are used effectively and personnel are adequately prepared for joint operations.
PROVISION 05
Requires an annual report from the Secretary of Homeland Security to Congress detailing the Centers' operations, resources, gaps, and recommendations.
This provides ongoing oversight and accountability for the effectiveness and resource utilization of the Centers.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Ohio
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
21
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 40%
DEM 4 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 9
Introduced in House
JAN 9
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Homeland Security, 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.
JAN 9
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 285
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Last actionJan 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025
House BillHR 285Immigration
Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
