This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to check all individuals encountered at the border against the federal terrorist screening database before releasing them. Specifically, the legislation amends immigration law to add terrorism screening as a mandatory detention criterion and mandates that border officials keep individuals in custody until they complete a cross-check with the terrorist database and receive results. The bill applies to anyone apprehended at the border, with particular focus on identifying potential security threats before release. There is no specific funding amount allocated in the text, and the requirement would take effect upon the bill's enactment. The measure was introduced in March 2024 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.
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