Bills · S 2401
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2401Immigration
287(g) Program Protection Act
INTRO JUL 23· LAST ACTION JUL 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it fundamentally shifts control over a key immigration enforcement tool. If it becomes law, it would make the 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement to act as federal immigration agents, much more widespread and difficult for the federal government to control. This could lead to a significant expansion of immigration enforcement activities at the local level, potentially increasing the number of individuals identified and detained for immigration violations.
Voters should care because it could impact their local communities in several ways: it could mean local tax dollars are spent on federal immigration enforcement, it could change the relationship between local law enforcement and immigrant communities, and it could influence the overall approach to immigration enforcement in the country. Without this bill, the federal government retains more power to decide which 287(g) agreements to enter into and maintain, allowing for more flexibility in national immigration policy.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Secretary of Homeland Security must enter into 287(g) agreements with state or local law enforcement agencies upon request.
This provision removes the Secretary's discretion, making these agreements mandatory and potentially expanding the program significantly.
PROVISION 02
Existing 287(g) agreements cannot be terminated without a compelling reason, and states/localities are given appeal rights.
This makes it much harder for the federal government to end partnerships once they are established, providing greater stability for participating agencies.
PROVISION 03
Agreements must accommodate a state or political subdivision's chosen enforcement model, including patrol, task force, or jail models.
This ensures local agencies can tailor the program to their specific needs and priorities, rather than being forced into a federal model.
PROVISION 04
An existing 'Breached Bond/Detention Fund' is expanded to cover administrative expenses for the 287(g) program.
This provides a dedicated funding source for the program's overhead, which could encourage more local participation.
PROVISION 05
The Secretary of Homeland Security must publish annual performance reports and annual recruitment plans for the 287(g) program.
This increases transparency regarding the program's outcomes and sets goals for its expansion.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Idaho
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 23
Introduced in Senate
JUL 23
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2401
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 23, 2025
Last actionJul 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025
Senate BillS 2401Immigration
287(g) Program Protection Act
INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 23, 2025
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
6
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