No FAMS at the Border Act of 2024

HR 7695, the "No FAMS at the Border Act of 2024," prohibits the deployment of Federal Air Marshals (FAMS) to the U.S. southern and northern borders for border security or immigration processing, including aiding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with processing individuals deemed "illegal aliens" or immigrants. The bill directly affects FAMS personnel, DHS, and border agencies by restricting their use at border checkpoints. It includes a limited exception only if the DHS Secretary formally determines and certifies in writing that a "border crisis" exists to specific congressional committees (the Senate Commerce Committee and House Homeland Security Committee), and the Secretary cannot delegate this authority. This bill creates a clear policy change by banning FAMS at borders for immigration-related duties unless a certified crisis occurs.