HR 2792
115th Congress
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Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017
Introduced: June 6, 2017
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Sep 28, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sep 28, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 2017
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 171 (Roll no. 543). (text: CR H7595)
Sep 28, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 171 (Roll no. 543).(text: CR H7595)
Sep 28, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7614-7615)
Sep 28, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2792, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Danny Davis (IL) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.
Sep 28, 2017
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 28, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2792.
Sep 28, 2017
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2824 and H.R. 2792. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. The resolution provides a structured rule for H.R. 2824, and closed rule for H.R. 2792. It provides for 1 hour of general debate for both bills.
Sep 28, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 533. (consideration: CR H7595-7602)
Sep 26, 2017
Rule H. Res. 533 passed House.
Sep 25, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 533 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2824 and H.R. 2792. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. The resolution provides a structured rule for H.R. 2824, and closed rule for H.R. 2792. It provides for 1 hour of general debate for both bills.
Sep 21, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 226.
Sep 21, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-316.
Sep 13, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 14.
Sep 13, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Jun 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2017 | House · vote #543 | On Passage | Passed | 244–171 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017
(Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the payment of SSI benefits to an individual who is the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant for: (1) committing, or attempting to commit, a felony; or (2) violating a condition of parole or probation.
Current law prohibits the payment of such benefits to an individual who: (1) is fleeing to avoid prosecution or confinement for committing, or attempting commit, a felony; or (2) is violating a condition of parole or probation.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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