PATROL Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-05T05:08:28Z

Explore the details of House Bill 992 PATROL Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/5/2025, 5:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 992

Bill 119 hr 992, also known as the "Border Security Enforcement Act," aims to prevent the Department of Justice from taking legal action against states that implement certain border security measures. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Justice from bringing a civil action against a state under sections 9 or 10 of the Act of March 3, 1899, for these measures.

The Act of March 3, 1899, also known as the "Riot Act," allows the federal government to intervene in cases where states are unable to control civil unrest or violence. However, this bill seeks to exempt states from facing legal action under this Act when it comes to implementing border security measures.

The purpose of this bill is to provide states with more autonomy and flexibility in enforcing border security, without the fear of facing legal repercussions from the federal government. This legislation is aimed at addressing concerns related to immigration and national security, and ensuring that states have the necessary tools to protect their borders effectively. Overall, the Border Security Enforcement Act is designed to empower states to take proactive measures to secure their borders, while also respecting their rights and authority in this area.

Congressional Summary of HR 992

Preventing Aliens Through Rivers or Land Act or the PATROL Act

This bill prohibits the Department of Justice (DOJ) from bringing certain civil actions against a state for building a physical structure impacting navigable waters along the U.S. border for security purposes. Specifically, the DOJ is prohibited from bringing an action for (1) the construction of a bridge, causeway, dam, dike, or other structure over or in a port, harbor, or other navigable water of the United States without federal approval; or (2) the creation of any obstruction to the navigable capacity of waters of the United States without federal approval.

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Current Status of Bill HR 992

Bill HR 992 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 992 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025. Bill HR 992's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. as of February 5, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 992

To prohibit the Department of Justice from bringing a civil action against a State under section 9 or 10 of the Act of March 3, 1899, for certain border security measures, and for other purposes.