Secure Borders Act

The Secure Borders Act (H.R. 5130) is a legislative proposal designed to strengthen the security and infrastructure of United States land borders. If enacted, the bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to conduct vulnerability assessments of all land ports of entry and implement a comprehensive plan for technological surveillance along the borders.

For everyday citizens and travelers, the bill aims to modernize border crossings by making expedited inspection programs permanent and ensuring that radiation monitors are installed at all southern border entries. It also seeks to improve coordination between different federal agencies by unifying customs, immigration, and agricultural inspection functions and integrating various law enforcement databases to better track individuals entering and exiting the country. Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase penalties for alien smuggling and provides for the creation of new offices to oversee border security coordination and tribal security interests.