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S. 2 · Immigration
Secure America Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · Became law
What does this mean?

This bill hands about $70 billion over the next several years to the federal agencies that patrol the border and enforce immigration laws inside the country — think Border Patrol agents at the border, and the officers who investigate and arrest people living in the U.S. without legal status. The money pays for hiring and training more agents, buying surveillance technology and scanning equipment to catch drugs and people crossing illegally, and funding local police departments that partner with federal agents to help with immigration arrests. A portion is also set aside specifically for investigators who track down child sexual abuse cases. In practice, this means more enforcement personnel and equipment at the border and in communities, which could mean more arrests, detentions, and deportations of people without legal immigration status, while also expanding efforts against drug trafficking and child exploitation.

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Bill Lifecycle
Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.
Passed Senate
Jun 5, 2026
Received in House
Jun 8, 2026
Passed House
Jun 9, 2026
Presented to President
Jun 9, 2026
Signed by President
Jun 10, 2026
Became Law
Jun 10, 2026
Full action history (31)
May 20, 2026Committee on the Budget. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Graham. Without written report.
May 20, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 417.
Jun 3, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 136.
Jun 3, 2026Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2510-2518)
Jun 4, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2545-2571)
Jun 4, 2026Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 137. (text: CR S2549)
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