Bill · S. 4273· Senate(119-S-4273)
Nicholas Douglas Quets Border Travel Safety Act
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Kelly
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Nicholas Douglas Quets Border Travel Safety Act directs the establishment of a program to install and maintain warning signage for travelers near the southern border. This program aims to inform individuals about dangerous areas or routes identified in Department of State Travel Advisories. The Secretary of Homeland Security, through U.S. Customs and Border Protection, will implement these signs at land ports of entry and surrounding roadways. The Secretary of State will provide the necessary advisory information and content for the signage. Officials are required to coordinate with various state, local, and tribal authorities during this process. Finally, the Act requires regular reviews and reports to Congress regarding the program's implementation and efficacy.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this tighten control of the border?+2
The bill enhances border-area safety awareness through warning signage at land ports of entry.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+2
The bill involves coordinating with state and local transportation authorities regarding signage on roadways.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires annual reviews and reports to Congress regarding the implementation and efficacy of the program.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Safety Awareness: The creation of clear and visible signage at land ports of entry and on surrounding roadways is intended to improve traveler awareness of safety or security risks such as crime, violence, or kidnapping (Section 2, Section 6).
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Informed Travel Decisions: By placing signage in proximity to travelers, the Act aims to allow people to make informed travel decisions regarding dangerous areas or routes (Section 6).
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Access to Up-to-date Information: The requirement for signage to include references to the Department of State travel advisory website or a QR code provides travelers with a direct way to access safety information (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated within the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+1
- 3/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate