HR 3837119th CongressIntroduced

EO 14218 Act of 2025

Introduced: Jun 9, 2025

Immigration

Standard Summary

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H.R. 3837, the EO 14218 Act of 2025, would take Executive Order 14218 and give it the force of federal law. Introduced in the House by Rep. Burchett on June 9, 2025, the bill states that EO 14218—titled “Ending taxpayer subsidization of open borders”—shall have the force and effect of law. In effect, the bill does not create new policy text or spending; it simply codifies an executive directive into statute, removing ambiguity about its legal status and making compliance a statutory obligation for federal agencies. Because the full text provided here only codifies the executive order and does not detail specific programs or funding rules, the practical impact hinges on what EO 14218 requires the federal government to do in order to end taxpayer subsidies associated with “open borders.” The bill itself does not add new funding or procedural steps beyond giving EO 14218 statutory status.

Key Points

1Codification of EO 14218: The bill converts the referenced Executive Order into binding law, giving it the same legal weight as statutes enacted by Congress.
2Scope: The order targets “ending taxpayer subsidization of open borders.” The bill does not expand or specify new programs within the text provided; it simply enshrines the executive directive as law.
3Legislative status: Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; no Senate action or additional amendments shown in the provided text.
4Enforcement mechanism: As a codified statute, compliance would be enforceable as federal law, subject to enforcement and interpretation by federal agencies and the courts.
5Lack of detailed provisions: The bill text does not spell out funding changes, implementing rules, or specific programs; the exact impact depends on EO 14218’s content and how agencies implement it.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Federal agencies administering immigration, border policy, and related funding (e.g., agencies involved in border security, asylum processing, humanitarian programs, and immigration enforcement).- Federal taxpayers, since the bill centers on the use of public funds in relation to border policy.Secondary group/area affected- Migrants and asylum-seekers, and organizations involved in immigration relief and services, as policy and funding changes could alter available subsidies or support.- State and local governments that rely on federal funding or participate in federal border programs may experience indirect effects.Additional impacts- Potential shifts in how funding is allocated toward border enforcement, processing, detention, or humanitarian aid, depending on EO 14218’s specifics.- Legal and constitutional considerations about the scope of executive orders versus statutory authority, and potential litigation if conflicts arise with other immigration laws or treaty obligations.- Administrative and budgetary adjustments for agencies to implement the codified order, with possible compliance costs and reform efforts.

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