Roger Williams U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Roger Williams U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mar 11, 2025
Congressman Roger Williams of Texas has introduced new legislation named the Identifying Potential Terrorist at the Border Act of 2025. The bill mandates U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to screen and detain individuals attempting to cross the border until it is confirmed they are not listed on the Federal Terror Watchlist.
"Under Biden, terrorist encounters at United States ports of entry skyrocketed, putting American communities in danger," stated Congressman Williams. "My bill requires CBP to screen and detain all individuals attempting to cross the border until a match is returned on that migrant, giving the Trump administration another tool to safeguard our nation. Law and order is back in America, and we must be aware of who is in our country as Republicans fight to reverse the consequences of Biden’s deadly open border policies."
The current practice involves screening migrants against a terror database; however, this procedure is not yet codified into law. During former President Trump's first term, encounters were reportedly fewer than six for an entire fiscal year. Under President Biden's administration, these encounters increased significantly into the hundreds.
Congressman Williams serves as Chairman of the House Small Business Committee and is also a member of the House Financial Services Committee. He represents Texas's 25th Congressional District.
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