# 119-sres-29: An original resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States possesses legal authority under existing law to take immediate and necessary action to secure the southwest border of the United States.

119-sres-29, An original resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States possesses legal authority under existing law to take immediate and necessary action to secure the southwest border of the United States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY); status in_committee (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-29
- Congress: 119
- Title: An original resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States possesses legal authority under existing law to take immediate and necessary action to secure the southwest border of the United States.
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-01-21
- Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Affirms that the President has statutory authority to secure the southern border and urges use of existing immigration law to reinstate deterrent policies like the Migrant Protection Protocols.** The resolution calls on the President and the Department of Homeland Security to use specific Immigration and Nationality Act powers to promote orderly entry, deter illegal immigration, and protect national security. - Migrants and asylum seekers: It urges making many unauthorized entrants ineligible for asylum, immediately removing or returning them to Mexico, reinstating the Migrant Protection Protocols, expanding expedited removal, and increasing detention while ending catch-and-release and parole abuses. - Federal leaders and agencies: It directs the President and DHS to act under named INA authorities, including sections 208(a)(2)(A), 212(f), and 235(b)(2)(C), to carry out these measures. - Communities and public safety: The resolution cites border encounter figures to justify action, noting nearly 11 million unlawful encounters and nearly 400 suspected terrorists apprehended during the administration.

## Related bills

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- 119-sconres-22: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetar…
- 119-s-3362: Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act
- 119-s-3248: Health Savings Accounts For All Act of 2025
- 119-s-2886: America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025
- 119-s-3752: SAVE America Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-29 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/29)

## Related
- [119-sconres-39: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sconres-39)
- [119-sconres-22: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sconres-22)
- [119-s-3362: Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3362)
- [119-s-3248: Health Savings Accounts For All Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3248)
- [119-s-2886: America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2886)
- [119-s-3752: SAVE America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3752)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-29 (as of 2025-12-21).