H.R. 2 · 118th Congress

Secure the Border Act of 2023

Introduced on May 2, 2023 by Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26). 21 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Dec 17, 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
May 2, 2023
Cosponsors
21
0 from the other party
Policy area
Immigration
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Administrative remedies
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Detention of persons
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • El Salvador
  • Employee hiring
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Family relationships
  • Federal preemption
  • Foreign labor
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Latin America
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Mexico
  • Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
  • Personnel records
  • Photography and imaging
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
  • State and local government operations
  • Telephone and wireless communication
  • Visas and passports

Summary

The Congressional Research Service has not summarized this measure yet.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Mario Diaz-BalartR-FL-26Sponsor

Republicans · 21

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Recommit
    May 11, 2023· House· Procedural· Failed 211–221
  2. On Passage
    May 11, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 219–213

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. May 2, 2023Introduced in House
  2. May 2, 2023Introduced in House
  3. May 2, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  4. May 2, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. May 2, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  6. May 2, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  7. May 2, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  8. May 10, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 383 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 and H.R. 1163. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2 under a closed rule with five hours of general debate, and the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1163 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
  9. May 10, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 383. (consideration: CR H2195-2236)
  10. May 10, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 and H.R. 1163. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2 under a closed rule with five hours of general debate, and the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1163 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
  11. May 10, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with five hours of debate on H.R. 2.
  12. May 10, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H. R. 2 would be postponed.
  13. May 11, 2023 · HousePursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that consideration of H.R. 2 would now resume.
  14. May 11, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2258-2281)
  15. May 11, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House resumed with further debate on H.R. 2.
  16. May 11, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  17. May 11, 2023 · HouseMs. Garcia (TX) moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H2281)
  18. May 11, 2023 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  19. May 11, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to recommit the bill and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Garcia (TX) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postoned further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  20. May 11, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2293-2294)
  21. May 11, 2023 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 221 (Roll no. 208).House · Roll call 208
  22. May 11, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 213 (Roll no. 209). (text: 5/10/2023 CR H2195-2216)House · Roll call 209
  23. May 11, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 213 (Roll no. 209). (text: 5/10/2023 CR H2195-2216)House · Roll call 209
  24. May 11, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  25. May 15, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  26. May 16, 2023 · SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.
  27. Dec 17, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  28. Dec 17, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

Analisa's mapping of committee jurisdiction to federal agencies; the bill may touch others, or none of these.

Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. Federation for American Immigration Reform11 reports
    $465.4K reported (all issues)
  2. American Civil Liberties Union7 reports
    $3.1M reported (all issues)
  3. BIO5 reports
    $100K reported (all issues)
  4. Catholic Charities USA5 reports
    $150K reported (all issues)
  5. Chamber of Commerce of the U.S.A.5 reports
    $93.5M reported (all issues)
  6. FLORIDA SUGAR CANE LEAGUE5 reports
    $1.6M reported (all issues)
  7. Idaho Dairymen's Association5 reports
    $100K reported (all issues)
  8. International Fresh Produce Association (fka United Fresh Produce Association)5 reports
    $1.2M reported (all issues)
  9. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS5 reports
    $4.1M reported (all issues)
  10. NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION5 reports
    $1.5M reported (all issues)
  11. NEBRASKA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION5 reports
  12. NUMBERSUSA ACTION, INC.5 reports
    $140K reported (all issues)
  13. National All-Jersey Inc.5 reports
    $50K reported (all issues)
  14. National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners5 reports
    $120K reported (all issues)
  15. National Turfgrass Federation5 reports
    $45K reported (all issues)
  16. Network5 reports
  17. Numbers USA5 reports
    $450K reported (all issues)
  18. OHIO FARM BUREAU FEDERATION5 reports
    $251K reported (all issues)
  19. PENNSYLVANIA FARM BUREAU5 reports
    $70K reported (all issues)
  20. Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers5 reports
    $150K reported (all issues)
  21. SOUTH EAST DAIRY FARMERS ASSOCIATION5 reports
    $150K reported (all issues)
  22. Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida5 reports
    $150K reported (all issues)
  23. THE GEO GROUP, INC.5 reports
    $1.7M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: THE GEO GROUP, INC.$952.1M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  24. Turfgrass Producers International5 reports
    $25.5K reported (all issues)
  25. Job Creators Network4 reports
    $30K reported (all issues)
  26. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS4 reports
    $8M reported (all issues)
  27. National Roofing Contractors Association4 reports
    $800K reported (all issues)
  28. The Immigration Hub, LLC4 reports
    $410K reported (all issues)
  29. Zurich4 reports
    $1.7M reported (all issues)
  30. HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL3 reports
    $7.8M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.$260.5M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  31. American Psychological Association Services Inc.(FKA American Psychological Assn2 reports
    $730K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION$710.8K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 99%
  32. Friends Committee on National Legislation2 reports
    $2M reported (all issues)
  33. HAMILTON COUNTY2 reports
    $40K reported (all issues)
  34. KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE2 reports
    $250K reported (all issues)
  35. Americans for Prosperity1 report
    $440K reported (all issues)
  36. Association of Mature American Citizens1 report
    $20K reported (all issues)
  37. DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE1 report
    $39.9K reported (all issues)
  38. Ephraim City, UT1 report
    $20K reported (all issues)
  39. Human Rights First1 report
    $120.5K reported (all issues)
  40. Michigan Farm Bureau1 report
    $40K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

Sources and method

Every figure on this page traces to these records.

  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.