Bills · S 41
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 41Immigration
Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 9· LAST ACTION JAN 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tries to tackle challenges in border security by improving how different law enforcement agencies work together. Currently, various agencies often operate separately, which can lead to gaps in communication or duplicated efforts. If this bill becomes law, it would create dedicated physical locations where these agencies can share information and plan operations as a single team, making their response to border issues potentially more efficient and effective.
Voters should care because this approach could impact how resources are used to address issues like drug trafficking, human smuggling, and other criminal activities along the southern border. If it passes, it means a more integrated federal, state, and local law enforcement presence. If it doesn't pass, agencies would likely continue their existing, more fragmented coordination methods, potentially leading to ongoing challenges in unified border management.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish at least two Joint Operations Centers along the southern border within six months.
This provision creates the core structure for improved inter-agency collaboration at the border.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that these centers serve as hubs for unified coordination, information sharing, and operational planning among federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.
This ensures that diverse agencies can effectively work together to address various border-related challenges.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the centers will focus on coordinating efforts to deter and detect criminal activities such as illegal border crossings, drug and human trafficking, and terrorism.
This clarifies the primary purpose of the centers, targeting specific threats to border security.
PROVISION 04
Requires federal agencies to share pertinent information with participating state, local, and tribal agencies through the centers and notify them of operations in their jurisdictions.
This ensures that all levels of law enforcement are kept informed, improving situational awareness and coordinated response.
PROVISION 05
Mandates annual reports to Congress detailing the centers' operations, resources, key achievements, and any communication gaps identified.
This provides oversight and allows for continuous improvement of the centers' effectiveness.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· Nevada
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
122
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 9
Introduced in Senate
JAN 9
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 41
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Last actionJan 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025
Senate BillS 41Immigration
Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
1
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