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Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025
7/2/2025, 1:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 275
Bill 119 hr 275, also known as the "Special Interest Alien Transparency Act," aims to increase transparency regarding the number of special interest aliens (individuals from countries that have shown a tendency to promote, produce, or protect terrorist organizations) encountered while attempting to enter the United States illegally. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish a monthly report detailing the number of special interest aliens encountered by border patrol agents.
The purpose of this legislation is to provide the public and policymakers with more information about the potential security threats posed by special interest aliens attempting to enter the country. By requiring regular reporting on this issue, the bill aims to enhance national security efforts and ensure that appropriate measures are in place to address any potential risks.
Overall, the Special Interest Alien Transparency Act seeks to improve transparency and accountability within the Department of Homeland Security and strengthen the country's ability to protect against potential threats from individuals with ties to terrorist organizations.
The purpose of this legislation is to provide the public and policymakers with more information about the potential security threats posed by special interest aliens attempting to enter the country. By requiring regular reporting on this issue, the bill aims to enhance national security efforts and ensure that appropriate measures are in place to address any potential risks.
Overall, the Special Interest Alien Transparency Act seeks to improve transparency and accountability within the Department of Homeland Security and strengthen the country's ability to protect against potential threats from individuals with ties to terrorist organizations.
Congressional Summary of HR 275
Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024 [sic]
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report every month on non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States and who potentially pose a national security risk. DHS must report on (1) the number of individuals, (2) the nationalities or countries of last residence of these individuals, and (3) the location of the encounters.
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Current Status of Bill HR 275
Bill HR 275 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 27, 2025. Bill HR 275 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HR 275's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of June 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 275
Total Number of Sponsors
16Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
16Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
11Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 275
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 275
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish on a monthly basis the number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to unlawfully enter the United States, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish on a monthly basis the number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to unlawfully enter the United States, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 275
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