Bill · H.R. 9773· House(119-HR-9773)
Permanent Trump Secure Border Act
- Introduced
- 7/20/2026
- Last activity
- 7/21/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.
- Sponsored by
- Chip Roy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The "Permanent Trump Secure Border Act" aims to secure United States borders through extensive changes to asylum and immigration laws. It implements stricter rules for asylum eligibility, including requirements regarding transit through third countries and new definitions for social groups and persecution. The bill introduces heightened penalties for illegal entry, visa overstays, and frivolous asylum applications. It also modifies procedures for the repatriation of unaccompanied children and clarifies standards for family detention. Additionally, the legislation reformulates immigration parole rules to limit their scope and duration.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+8
The bill implements stricter asylum eligibility, expands penalties for illegal entry, and enhances inspection and return protocols at the border.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-9
The bill significantly restricts asylum eligibility, increases penalties for visa overstays, and tightens parole requirements.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-7
The bill restricts parole duration and limits the ability of paroled individuals to adjust their status to lawful permanent residence.
Would children be better off under this?-6
The bill modifies repatriation rules for unaccompanied children and removes the presumption against detaining accompanied minors.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection for victims of trafficking: The bill provides exceptions to asylum ineligibility for those who demonstrate they were victims of severe forms of trafficking involving sex acts or labor exploitation (Sec. 101).
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Expedited adjudication for specific groups: The Attorney General must establish procedures to speed up asylum applications for certain nationals of Western Hemisphere countries sanctioned by the United States (Sec. 110).
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Clarification of parole for specific beneficiaries: The bill allows for the parole of certain individuals, such as those with approved petitions or spouses/children of active-duty military members (Sec. 601).
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Medical and humanitarian exceptions for parole: Parole may be granted for urgent humanitarian reasons, such as life-threatening medical emergencies or attending the funeral of a close family member (Sec. 601).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Stricter asylum eligibility requirements: Asylum seekers may face higher burdens, such as needing to prove they applied for protection in countries they transited through (Sec. 101) or meeting more specific definitions for "particular social group" and "persecution" (Sec. 106).
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Increased penalties for criminal and civil offenses: The bill expands penalties for illegal entry and introduces fines or imprisonment for visa overstays (Sec. 501).
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New limitations on employment: Asylum applicants may be denied employment authorization if they entered through locations other than a lawful port of entry (Sec. 105).
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Restrictions on parole and status adjustment: The law limits the duration of parole and restricts the ability of certain paroled individuals to adjust their status to lawful permanent residence (Sec. 601).
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Changes to child protection and detention: The bill modifies the rules for the repatriation of unaccompanied children and establishes that there is no presumption against detaining children who are not unaccompanied (Sec. 301, Sec. 401).
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Consequences for frivolous applications: Individuals found to have knowingly filed a frivolous application face permanent ineligibility for benefits under the immigration chapter (Sec. 108).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-9Good For Children-6Good For Hispanic Americans-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+8Improves Pathway To Citizenship-7
- 7/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.
- 7/20/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House
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