Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Jan 16, 2025

Lead sponsor

Marsha Blackburn

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would legally mandate that the executive branch maintain the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, changing the current discretionary status of the program and affecting the processing location for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Asylum seekers

The bill would mandate that these individuals wait in Mexico during the pendency of their U.S. immigration court proceedings.

Department of Homeland Security

The agency would be legally required to implement and maintain the Migrant Protection Protocols if the bill becomes law.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes to make the a mandatory federal policy. The MPP, often referred to as the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, requires certain non-citizens seeking asylum to wait in Mexico while their U.S. immigration court cases are processed.

Why It Matters

If passed, this bill would legally mandate that the executive branch maintain the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, changing the current discretionary status of the program and affecting the processing location for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Migrant Protection Protocols?

Commonly known as 'Remain in Mexico,' this is a policy where certain asylum seekers are required to wait in Mexico while their U.S. immigration court proceedings take place.

What is the current status of this bill?

The bill has been introduced, , and is currently under review by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.