HR 5759
113th Congress
House
Immigration
Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional-executive branch relations
Immigration status and procedures
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Executive Amnesty Prevention Act of 2014
Everywhere this bill has been
16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 9, 2014
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626.
Dec 8, 2014
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Dec 4, 2014
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 197, 3 Present (Roll no. 550).
Dec 4, 2014
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 225 (Roll no. 549).
Dec 4, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (FL) motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to ensure that nothing in the underlying legislation would impact the relief provided to parents, spouses, and children of U.S. citizens who are current members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, or who seek to enlist in the Armed Forces, which is consistent with current law, but will be halted by the underlying legislation. Additionally, the motion would protect victims of domestic violence who have successfully petitioned for relief under the Violence Against Women Act; and victims of crimes and serious forms of human trafficking from further abuse. Lastly, the motion would protect Cuban nationals or any persons of any other nationality deserving of such protections, already in the U.S. or in tran sit to the U.S.. Subse
Dec 4, 2014
Mr. Murphy (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H8649; text: CR H8649)
Dec 4, 2014
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H8649)
Dec 4, 2014
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 5759.
Dec 4, 2014
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5759.
Dec 4, 2014
Resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979; consideration of the bill H.R. 5759; and consideration of the bill H.R. 5781.
Dec 4, 2014
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 770. (consideration: CR H8632-8651; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H8632-8633)
Dec 4, 2014
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8650)
Dec 4, 2014
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 21, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Nov 20, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 20, 2014
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2014 | House · vote #550 | On Passage | Passed | 219–197 | See who voted → |
| Dec 4, 2014 | House · vote #549 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 194–225 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 1,153 | – | Pending |
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Plain-English summary
Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act of 2014 - Prohibits the executive branch of the government from:
- exempting or deferring from removal, by executive order, regulation, or any other means, categories of aliens considered under the immigration laws to be unlawfully present in the United States;
- treating such aliens as if they were lawfully present or had a lawful immigration status; or
- treating them other than as unauthorized aliens.
States that such prohibition shall not apply:
- to the extent prohibited by the Constitution;
- upon the request of federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies for purposes of maintaining aliens in the United States to be tried for crimes or to be trial witnesses; or
- for humanitarian purposes where the aliens are at imminent risk of serious bodily harm or death.
Declares that any executive branch action intending to circumvent the objectives of this Act shall be null and void and without legal effect.
States that this Act shall take effect as if enacted on November 20, 2014, and shall apply to requests (whether the request is original or for reopening of a previously denied request) submitted on or after that date for: (1) work authorization; or (2) exemption from, or deferral of, removal.
What's happening now
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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