A group of Republican lawmakers that includes Representative Duncan Hunter of El Cajon and Representative Brian Bilbray of Solana Beach introduced a bill that would require the completion of the 700 mile border fence begun under the George W. Bush administration.

Democratic leaders, including President Barack Obama, have said that they favor a more comprehensive approach to immigration reform, which includes legalization for some of the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants currently in the country.

Before he took office, the President said that he would only support completion of the fence if it was essential for border security operations.

The bill will likely languish in the House Homeland Security and Judicairy committees.