Layman's Explanation of H. Res. 1262

Celebrating the centennial of the U.S. Border Patrol

This is a House Resolution that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol. The resolution was introduced by Mr. Green of Tennessee and co-sponsored by several other representatives.

The U.S. Border Patrol was established on May 28, 1924, with the purpose of enforcing immigration laws and securing the borders between entry ports. The first Border Patrol station was opened in Detroit, Michigan, on June 2, 1924, and the first station on the southwest border was opened in El Paso, Texas, on July 1, 1924.

In February 1925, Congress expanded the Border Patrol's mission to include coast and land patrol operations in Florida and the Gulf Coast. In May 1941, the Border Patrol started air patrols. The first female Border Patrol agents graduated from the Border Patrol Academy on July 31, 1975.

On May 6, 1984, the Border Patrol Tactical Unit was established to respond to high-risk incidents. In 1986, the Border Patrol canine program was created to detect controlled substances and human trafficking. The Border Patrol Canine Academy opened in Fort Bliss, Texas, in 1992.

In 1998, the Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue unit was established as the only national law enforcement search and rescue entity. On March 1, 2003, the Border Patrol was placed under the Department of Homeland Security.

In 2006, Border Patrol agents made the first known seizure of fentanyl by federal law enforcement, with assistance from a Border Patrol canine. Carla Provost became the first female Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol on August 9, 2018.

Throughout the years, the Border Patrol has made more than 57 million apprehensions since 1925 and recorded over 125,000 rescues at the southwest border since 1999. 155 Border Patrol agents have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty since 1919.

The resolution concludes by commemorating the Border Patrol's 100 years of commitment and dedication to securing the United States' borders. It honors the service and sacrifices of Border Patrol agents and their families, and acknowledges their courage and determination. The resolution also expresses support for the wellbeing of Border Patrol agents and recommends the designation of a National U.S. Border Patrol Day.

Rep. Byron Donalds

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