Voters should care about this bill because it aims to strengthen national security by ensuring that all non-U.S. citizens are thoroughly screened for potential terrorist links at the border. If this bill becomes law, it would create a uniform and mandatory process, potentially preventing individuals identified as threats from entering the country.

However, it also has implications for the efficiency of border processing and the treatment of non-citizens. The requirement to hold individuals until a database check is complete could lead to significantly longer wait times, increased detention costs, and potential strain on border facilities, affecting everyone from tourists to asylum seekers. If it doesn't become law, the existing screening procedures would remain in place, which may or may not include a universal, mandatory hold for all non-citizens until a terrorist database check is completed.