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H.R. 116119th CongressReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

Stopping Border Surges Act

Introduced: Jan 3, 2025
Latest action: Jan 3, 2025

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

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Primary Sponsors
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Cosponsors
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Recorded Actions
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Stopping Border Surges Act This bill modifies immigration law provisions relating to unaccompanied alien minors and to asylum seekers. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to repatriate certain unaccompanied, inadmissible alien children, generally those not at risk of being trafficking victims nor having a fear of persecution. Currently, only inadmissible unaccompanied aliens from neighboring countries are subject to repatriation, and DHS has discretion whether to repatriate. When the Department of Health and Human Services releases an unaccompanied child to an individual, it shall provide DHS with certain information about that individual, including Social Security number and immigration status. The bill requires a stricter standard to find a credible fear of persecution and imposes additional rules on credible fear interviews. If an alien is granted asylum because of fear of persecution in a country, the alien shall be deemed to have renounced asylum status by returning to that country, if there has been no change in the country's conditions. The bill also (1) expands the definition of what constitutes a frivolous asylum application, (2) imposes additional limitations on eligibility for asylum, (3) shortens the deadline for applying for asylum, and (4) extends the time period an alien seeking asylum must wait before receiving employment authorization. Any individual who knowingly and willfully makes materially false statements or uses fraudulent documents in asylum-related proceedings shall be fined or imprisoned up to 10 years, or both.

Primary Sponsors

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Cosponsors

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Brandon Gill

Brandon Gill

Republican • Texas • District 26

Mar 11, 2025

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Lauren Boebert

Lauren Boebert

Republican • Colorado • District 4

May 6, 2025

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Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Republican • Georgia • District 10

May 8, 2025

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Paul A. Gosar

Paul A. Gosar

Republican • Arizona • District 9

Jun 20, 2025

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Russell Fry

Russell Fry

Republican • South Carolina • District 7

Aug 19, 2025

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Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican • Texas • District 22

Aug 19, 2025

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Chip Roy

Chip Roy

Republican • Texas • District 21

Aug 22, 2025

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Warren Davidson

Warren Davidson

Republican • Ohio • District 8

Sep 4, 2025

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Ben Cline

Ben Cline

Republican • Virginia • District 6

Sep 17, 2025

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Glenn Grothman

Glenn Grothman

Republican • Wisconsin • District 6

Oct 10, 2025

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Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican • Kentucky • District 6

Oct 10, 2025

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Wesley Hunt

Wesley Hunt

Republican • Texas • District 38

Oct 14, 2025

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Michael Cloud

Michael Cloud

Republican • Texas • District 27

Oct 17, 2025

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Sheri Biggs

Sheri Biggs

Republican • South Carolina • District 3

Oct 21, 2025

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Randy Fine

Randy Fine

Republican • Florida • District 6

Oct 24, 2025

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Byron Donalds

Byron Donalds

Republican • Florida • District 19

Oct 24, 2025

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Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican • Illinois • District 15

Dec 12, 2025

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Brian Jack

Brian Jack

Republican • Georgia • District 3

Dec 16, 2025

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Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace

Republican • South Carolina • District 1

Dec 17, 2025

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W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican • Florida • District 17

Jan 20, 2026

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Riley M. Moore

Riley M. Moore

Republican • West Virginia • District 2

Jan 22, 2026

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August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican • Texas • District 11

Feb 11, 2026

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Keith Self

Keith Self

Republican • Texas • District 3

Feb 11, 2026

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Andrew Ogles

Andrew Ogles

Republican • Tennessee • District 5

Feb 20, 2026

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Tom McClintock

Tom McClintock

Republican • California • District 5

Mar 3, 2026

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Brian Babin

Brian Babin

Republican • Texas • District 36

Mar 5, 2026

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Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican • Pennsylvania • District 10

Mar 12, 2026

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Matt Van Epps

Matt Van Epps

Republican • Tennessee • District 7

Mar 16, 2026

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Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican • Missouri • District 2

Apr 13, 2026

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Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican • South Carolina • District 5

Apr 27, 2026

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Barry Moore

Barry Moore

Republican • Alabama • District 1

Apr 27, 2026

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Troy Downing

Troy Downing

Republican • Montana • District 2

May 12, 2026

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Scott DesJarlais

Scott DesJarlais

Republican • Tennessee • District 4

Jun 2, 2026

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Beth Van Duyne

Beth Van Duyne

Republican • Texas • District 24

Jul 20, 2026

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Richard McCormick

Richard McCormick

Republican • Georgia • District 7

Aug 3, 2026

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Dale W. Strong

Dale W. Strong

Republican • Alabama • District 5

Aug 3, 2026

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Recorded Actions

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H11100Jan 3, 2025

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

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Intro-HJan 3, 2025

Introduced in House

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Lobbying Activity

Federal lobbying disclosures that explicitly identify H.R. 116. These records show reported lobbying involving the legislation; they do not establish that every member of Congress, sponsor, or voter was personally contacted.

NUMBERSUSA ACTION, INC.

Registrant: NUMBERSUSA ACTION, INC.

3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)
Dec 22, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Immigration: Lobbying focused on numeric impacts of federal immigration policy, including support for border enforcement and immigration policies that protect American jobs and wages, such as E-Verify. As well, focus on funding for border enforcement and interior enforcement. legislation including: S. 1151 Accountability through Electronic Verification Act, HR 251 Legal Workforce Act, HR 569 Birthright Citizenship Act, S. 304 Birthright Citizenship Act, HR 1241 The SAFE Act, HR 2315 the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act, HR 116 the Stopping Border Surges Act, H. Con. Res. 14 -- Establishing the congressional budget, S. Con. Res. 7 --An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget, HR 35 the Agent Raul Gonzales Officer Safety Act, HR 29 & S.5 the Laken Riley Act

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE

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NUMBERSUSA ACTION, INC.

Registrant: NUMBERSUSA ACTION, INC.

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 21, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Immigration: Lobbying focused on numeric impacts of federal immigration policy, including support for border enforcement and immigration policies that protect American jobs and wages, such as E-Verify. As well, focus on funding for border enforcement and interior enforcement. legislation including: S. 1151 Accountability through Electronic Verification Act, HR 251 Legal Workforce Act, HR 569 Birthright Citizenship Act, S. 304 Birthright Citizenship Act, HR 1241 The SAFE Act, HR 2315 the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act, HR 116 the Stopping Border Surges Act, H. Con. Res. 14 -- Establishing the congressional budget, S. Con. Res. 7 --An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget, HR 35 the Agent Raul Gonzales Officer Safety Act, HR 29 & S.5 the Laken Riley Act

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE

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NUMBERSUSA ACTION, INC.

Registrant: NUMBERSUSA ACTION, INC.

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Apr 21, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Immigration: Lobbying focused on numeric impacts of federal immigration policy, including support for border enforcement and immigration policies that protect American jobs and wages, such as E-Verify. As well, focus on funding for border enforcement and interior enforcement. legislation including: S. 1151 Accountability through Electronic Verification Act, HR 251 Legal Workforce Act, HR 569 Birthright Citizenship Act, S. 304 Birthright Citizenship Act, HR 1241 The SAFE Act, HR 2315 the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act, HR 116 the Stopping Border Surges Act, H. Con. Res. 14 -- Establishing the congressional budget, S. Con. Res. 7 --An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget, HR 35 the Agent Raul Gonzales Officer Safety Act, HR 29 & S.5 the Laken Riley Act

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE

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