S. 112: Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 9 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-16):
Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) from the United States while such an individual's application for admission is pending.
Specifically, if such an individual arrived by land from a foreign country bordering the United States and the individual is not clearly and beyond a doubt entitled to admission into the United States, DOJ must return that individual to that bordering foreign country while the individual's application for admission is pending. (Currently, DOJ may choose to detain such an individual or return the individual to the bordering foreign country while the application for admission is pending.)
Cosponsors (9)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Mike Rounds | R SD (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Jerry Moran | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH 2025-01-21 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS 2025-01-22 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 112 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 112?
S. 112 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 112 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).