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Bill would rewrite asylum law, limit parole and expand family detention

In markupH.R. 9773Latest action

Sponsor: Chip Roy · Representative · TX

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Official title: Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

119th Congress

Topics: Immigration

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The "Permanent Trump Secure Border Act" would make asylum far harder to get and expand detention of migrant families.

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What does this do?

This bill rewrites much of U.S. immigration law to make asylum and unauthorized entry much harder, requiring migrants to seek protection in transit countries first, tightening credible fear screening, and adding new disqualifying crimes. It narrows legal definitions used in asylum claims, limits work permits, expands family detention, and restricts presidential/DHS parole authority to a few specific listed circumstances.

Who does it affect?

It affects asylum seekers, migrant families and children in custody, visa overstayers, and immigration attorneys and judges. It also affects DHS, ICE, HHS, and immigration courts, which must follow new detention and procedural rules.

Why does it matter?

The changes would make it significantly harder to obtain asylum or legal protection and would increase detention of families and children in immigration custody.

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  1. IntroducedJul 20, 2026
  2. House committeeYou are here · Jul 21, 2026
  3. House vote
  4. Senate
  5. The president's desk

Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.

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