At the top of our list will be securing our southern border. We can’t have national security without border security—which is why Congress must work closely with the Trump administration to ensure that happens. My CLEAR Act, for example, would ensure state and local law enforcement officials can help the federal government deport criminal illegal aliens. With all the harm caused by sanctuary cities, this legislation should be a top priority for the new Congress.
Work to secure the southern border, including by advancing legislation like the CLEAR Act to allow state and local law enforcement to help deport criminal illegal aliens.
Occurrences
At the top of our list will be securing our southern border. We can’t have national security without border security—which is why Congress must work closely with the Trump administration to ensure that happens. My CLEAR Act, for example, would ensure state and local law enforcement officials can help the federal government deport criminal illegal aliens.
Senator Blackburn led the fight against the open border policies implemented by the Biden administration and has stood with President Trump in the fight to secure the southern border and protect American citizens.
S.114 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): CLEAR Act of 2025
Evidence
unverified · Source version 4546 · locator unknown
Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) reintroduced two bills aimed at strengthening border security: the Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal (CLEAR) Act, which would ensure state and local law enforcement officials have the tools to help the federal government deport criminal illegal aliens, and the Make the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) Mandatory Act, which would reinstate the 'Remain in Mexico' program.
unverified · Source version 4547 · locator unknown
S.114 - A bill to ensure that State and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to enforce immigration laws and for other purposes. Introduced by Senator Marsha Blackburn on January 16, 2025.
unverified · Source version 4548 · locator unknown
The CLEAR Act, which I introduced in March, would ensure that State and local law enforcement officials have the tools they need to help the Federal Government deport criminal illegal aliens.
unverified · Source version 4547 · locator unknown
Senator Blackburn introduced the CLEAR Act in the 119th Congress to facilitate cooperation between state/local law enforcement and federal officials in enforcing immigration laws.
unverified · Source version 4546 · locator unknown
Senator Blackburn reintroduced the CLEAR Act to empower state and local law enforcement in deporting criminal illegal aliens.
unverified · Source version 4548 · locator unknown
In December 2025, Senator Blackburn reiterated her support for the CLEAR Act, emphasizing its role in aiding state and local law enforcement in deporting criminal illegal aliens.
unverified · Source version 5231 · locator unknown
The CLEAR Act was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on January 16, 2025, with no further action recorded.
verified · Source version 63881 · locator 1259
Last Action Date Listed January 16, 2025 Action Mrs. Blackburn introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
unverified · Source version 4547 · locator unknown
This bill has the status Introduced
unverified · Source version 63883 · locator unknown
She also introduced and has long championed the CLEAR Act, which would strengthen the authority of state and local law enforcement to apprehend, detain, and transfer criminal illegal aliens to federal custody for deportation.
unverified · Source version 63885 · locator unknown
Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget, introduced the 287(g) Expansion Act to incentivize states and localities to enter into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
unverified · Source version 63887 · locator unknown
Latest Action: 01/29/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-1 .
unverified · Source version 63889 · locator unknown
Question: On Passage of the Bill (S. 5, As Amended ) Vote Number: 7 Vote Date: January 20, 2025, 06:12 PM Vote Result: Bill Passed
Assessments
The only verified outcome evidence shows Mrs. Blackburn introduced S.114, the CLEAR Act of 2025, on January 16, 2025, and it was read twice and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. That is material candidate action and supports an effort badge, but it does not prove enactment or achieved border-security/CLEAR Act policy outcomes. With no documented deadline expired as of 2026-09-21, the promise remains unresolved rather than delivered or never.
Blackburn took clear same-term action on this promise by introducing S.114, the CLEAR Act of 2025, on January 16, 2025, and continuing to advocate for it publicly. That shows meaningful effort to advance the policy she promised. But the available evidence also shows the bill was only referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and had no further recorded action, so the promised policy change was not actually delivered. Under a federal legislative standard, this supports partial credit rather than full delivery.
Senator Blackburn delivered on her promise to introduce and advocate for the CLEAR Act, demonstrating legislative effort. However, the CLEAR Act did not advance beyond a committee referral in the Senate and was not enacted or implemented. While she made a serious attempt, the legislative outcome was not achieved.
Senator Blackburn introduced and publicized the CLEAR Act in the 119th Congress, explicitly working to allow state and local law enforcement to aid in the deportation of criminal illegal aliens, as promised. However, there is no evidence the legislation was enacted or achieved the intended policy outcome. While she made multiple serious legislative attempts, the ultimate outcome of the promise—implementation of the CLEAR Act or similar reforms—was not delivered.