H.R. 2 · 118th Congress
Border security package
Secure the Border Act of 2023
What it does
Resumes border wall construction, adds Border Patrol agents, tightens asylum rules and mandates E-Verify for employers.
Outcome
Passed the House on May 11, 2023. Not taken up by the Senate.
The test
| Pillar | Question | Answer | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday life | Does it protect or undercut American jobs, wages and public safety? | Helps Americans | More agents and detention capacity at the border. |
| Consensus | Where reliable polling exists, do most Americans across parties support or oppose it? | Helps Americans | Majorities in both parties favored tougher border enforcement (Pew, 2024). |
Votes counted: House 219–213 on May 11, 2023. Each member's page shows how they voted.