H.R.275 - Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.275, the Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025, mandates the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to publish monthly reports on the number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to unlawfully enter the United States. These reports must include the total number of such aliens, their nationalities, and the geographic regions where they were encountered. The reports will be submitted to the House and Senate Homeland Security committees and made available on a public DHS webpage.
Expected Effects
The Act aims to increase transparency regarding encounters with special interest aliens. This increased transparency could lead to more informed policy decisions related to border security and immigration. It may also influence public perception and debate on these issues.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency in reporting encounters with special interest aliens.
- Provides data for more informed policy decisions related to border security.
- Allows for better resource allocation based on identified trends and nationalities.
- Enhances public awareness of potential national security risks.
- Facilitates oversight by Congress through regular reporting.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for misuse of data to promote discriminatory policies or rhetoric.
- May lead to increased fear and xenophobia towards certain nationalities.
- Could strain DHS resources to meet the reporting requirements.
- Risk of inaccurate or incomplete data, leading to flawed conclusions.
- The definition of "special interest alien" is broad and could be subject to abuse.
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Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the constitutional powers of Congress to legislate on matters of national security and immigration. Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to regulate immigration and provide for the common defense. The reporting requirements do not appear to infringe on individual rights protected by the Constitution, such as freedom of speech or due process.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).