Bills/S. 1678

Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2025

Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2025

In CommitteeImmigrationSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2025 aims to strengthen security and operations at U.S. ports of entry—the official border crossing points where people and goods enter the country. While specific details about the bill's provisions aren't publicly available yet, bills with this title typically focus on improving screening technologies, staffing, infrastructure, or procedures at airports, seaports, and land borders. **Who It Affects** This bill would impact travelers, importers/exporters, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials, and the Department of Homeland Security.

It could affect anyone crossing U.S. borders and businesses that rely on port operations. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (S 1678) is in committee, meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process. Senator Gary Peters (D-Michigan) introduced it. The bill has not yet moved forward for a full Senate vote and may undergo revisions or hearings before advancing further—or it may remain in committee without further action. *Note: Detailed provisions are not yet publicly summarized, so this reflects the general purpose suggested by the bill's title.*.

Advertisement

Latest Action

May 8, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsor

D
3 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
May 8, 2025
Last Updated
May 8, 2025
Read Full Text on Congress.gov →
Advertisement