What does Preamble of DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to secure the border and reform immigration laws. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives. It was referred to multiple committees for consideration.

What does STRENGTHENING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BARRIERS ALONG THE of DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to strengthen requirements for barriers along the Southern border. The Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to design, test, construct, install, deploy, integrate, and operate physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology to achieve situational awareness and deter illegal activity. The definition of 'Physical Barriers' now includes tactical infrastructure and technology. The Secretary must consult with various stakeholders, including Federal, State, Tribal, local governments, and private property owners, to minimize impacts on communities near construction sites. The Secretary is granted authority to waive legal requirements to expedite the design, testing, construction, installation, deployment, and integration of these barriers and related technology. The Secretary must notify Congress within seven days of exercising waiver authority. The bill defines several key terms including 'advanced unattended surveillance sensors,' 'high traffic areas,' 'operational advantage,' 'physical barriers,' 'situational awareness,' 'tactical infrastructure,' and 'technology'.

What does AIR AND MARINE OPERATIONS FLIGHT HOURS. of DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 do?

This section mandates that the Secretary ensure Air and Marine Operations (AMO) of CBP carries out at least 95,000 annual flight hours. AMO must operate unmanned aircraft systems on the southern border for a minimum of 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, after coordinating with the FAA Administrator. The primary missions for AMO are to support U.S. Border Patrol activities along U.S. borders and Joint Interagency Task Force South operations. Sector Chiefs are directed to identify air support mission-critical hours and prioritize AMO support requests. The Commissioner is authorized to contract for unfulfilled air support mission-critical hours. The Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol is designated as the executive agent for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) use to meet operational requirements and achieve situational awareness. The use of sUAS requires coordination with the FAA and the Executive Assistant Commissioner for AMO to ensure safety and data integration for 'got away' statistics. This section amends a portion of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 related to the authorities of CBP personnel. The section clarifies the definitions of 'got away' and 'transit zone' by referencing the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Nothing in this section is intended to transfer authority from the Secretary of Transportation or the FAA Administrator regarding airspace or aviation safety.

What does LANDOWNER AND RANCHER SECURITY ENHANCEMENT. of DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a National Border Security Advisory Committee. The Committee may advise the Secretary on border security matters, including verifying security claims and improving security in high-traffic areas. The Committee may provide recommendations to Congress through the Secretary. The Secretary is required to consider the Committee's information, advice, and recommendations when formulating border security policy. The Committee must have at least one member from each state with experience in border security or residing/working near the northern or southern border. The Federal Advisory Committee Act does not apply to this Committee.

What does SOUTHERN BORDER THREAT ANALYSIS, BORDER PATROL STRATEGIC of DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary to submit a Southern border threat analysis to congressional committees within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The Southern border threat analysis must assess terrorism and criminal threats, improvements needed at ports of entry, gaps in law and coordination, situational and operational awareness percentages, and traveler crossing times. The Secretary must consider technology, personnel, infrastructure, and coordination needs when compiling the Southern border threat analysis. The Secretary may submit the Southern border threat analysis in classified form to the extent possible. The Secretary, acting through the Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, must issue a Border Patrol Strategic Plan every two years to enhance border security. The Border Patrol Strategic Plan must include considerations of capability gap analyses, information dissemination, situational awareness efforts, and efforts to detect and disrupt illicit cross-border activity. The plan must also incorporate information from National Guard deployments, cooperative agreements with law enforcement agencies, and input from border community stakeholders. The Secretary must also submit an updated Northern Border Threat Analysis within 180 days of enactment, as required by the Northern Border Security Review Act.

What does AGENT AND OFFICER TECHNOLOGY USE. of DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 do?

This section concerns the use of technology by agents and officers. The Secretary is directed to ensure technology used for situational awareness and operational advantage at the border is provided to frontline officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security. This requirement is in relation to section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended by section 1111 of this division.

What does REPORT ON STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR MANAGING PORTS OF of DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of Commerce, to submit a report to the House and Senate Homeland Security Committees within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must assess standards and guidelines for managing ports of entry under the Department of Homeland Security. The assessment should include information on staffing levels, rules governing Office of Field Operations officers, average delays, border security efforts, economic impact, infrastructure needs, and the needs of geographically separate ports. The report must also include a plan for increasing the number of EMT-certified officers and medical professionals at land ports of entry. Another plan is required to increase access to land ports of entry for vulnerable populations, including asylum seekers and trafficking victims. A separate report is required within 180 days addressing 'Port Running' incidents, including recommendations for security enhancements like traffic barricades.

What does STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. of DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the Department of Homeland Security Border Oversight Commission. The Commission will be composed of 30 members, appointed by congressional leaders in consultation with the President, with expertise in areas like migration and civil rights. The Commission will have a northern border subcommittee (13 members) and a southern border subcommittee (17 members). The Commission's duties include developing recommendations for border enforcement policies, evaluating federal agency practices, and improving the safety of border agents and officers. The Commission must consider recommendations from both subcommittees and will submit annual reports to the Secretary of Homeland Security and Congress. Commission members are prohibited from receiving federal pay or benefits for their service.

What does TRAINING FOR OFFICERS AND AGENTS OF U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER of DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 do?

This section amends section 411 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish training requirements for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and officers. It mandates a minimum of 21 weeks of initial training directly related to the CBP mission for all agents and officers before their initial assignment. The Commissioner of CBP is required to work with the Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers to establish training guidelines and curriculum. Agents and officers must participate in at least eight hours of annual continuing education to update their knowledge of legal rulings and Department policies. Within one year of enactment, the Commissioner must develop leadership training courses for mid- and senior-level CBP employees. The Commissioner must submit a report to specified congressional committees within 180 days of enactment detailing the established guidelines and curriculum. The Comptroller General of the United States must assess the training and education program, including continuing education, within four years of enactment and submit a report to the same congressional committees.

What does U.S. BORDER PATROL PROCESSING COORDINATOR POSITIONS. of DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 do?

This section authorizes the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to hire and train U.S. Border Patrol Processing Coordinators. These coordinators will perform administrative tasks related to intake and processing of apprehended individuals, transport individuals in custody, and perform custodial watch duties. Processing Coordinators are explicitly prohibited from arresting or detaining individuals under specified sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act, nor may they conduct certain interviews. The Commissioner must develop tailored training for these coordinators in coordination with the Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol and in consultation with the Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers. The Commissioner is also authorized to hire support staff to facilitate the hiring, training, and support functions for the Processing Coordinators.

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DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025

Last updated: 7/15/2025 · Introduced: 7/15/2025

Author: Maria Salazar (R-FL)

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119th Congressin committeeHR. 5297(In Committee)Official page

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Includes provisions on preamble, strengthening the requirements for barriers along the, and 11 more.

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