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H.R. 4760 115th Congress House

Securing America's Future Act of 2018

Official title: To amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 14, 2018 See on congress.gov
Immigration Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdoption and foster careAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
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AquacultureAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCanadaChild safety and welfareCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrime victimsCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of LaborDepartment of StateDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFederal preemptionFood industry and servicesForeign laborForests, forestry, treesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHigher educationHuman traffickingImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresIncome tax creditsIntergovernmental relationsInternational law and treatiesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJuvenile crime and gang violenceLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLicensing and registrationsMexicoMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborMilitary personnel and dependentsMotor vehiclesNational Guard and reservesOrganized crimePersonnel recordsPhotography and imagingPublic contracts and procurementRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSanctionsSeafoodState and local financeState and local government operationsTechnology assessmentTelephone and wireless communicationTemporary and part-time employmentTerrorismTransportation safety and securityVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationViolent crimeVisas and passportsWages and earningsWorker safety and health
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 21, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2018
On passage Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 231 (Roll no. 282).
Jun 21, 2018
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 234 (Roll no. 281).
Jun 21, 2018
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jun 21, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to replace the bill text with langauge found in H.R. 3440, the Dream Act of 2017.
Jun 21, 2018
Ms. Lujan Grisham, M. moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H5433-5436)
Jun 21, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 21, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4760.
Jun 21, 2018
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
Jun 21, 2018
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 954. (consideration: CR H5380-5438; text: CR H5380-5423)
Jun 21, 2018
Rule H. Res. 954 passed House.
Jun 20, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 954 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
Jun 20, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 952 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
Jan 24, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jan 12, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jan 11, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jan 11, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jan 11, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jan 11, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Jan 11, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jan 11, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jan 10, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 10, 2018
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 21, 2018 House · vote #282 On Passage Failed 193–231 See who voted →
Jun 21, 2018 House · vote #281 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 191–234 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.

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 796 – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 954, the amendments printed in the Rules Committee report are considered… No recorded outcome –
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 Latest action June 21, 2018

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Securing America's Future Act of 2018

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise immigrant visa allocation provisions, including family-related visas. A nonimmigrant classification for parents of adult U.S. citizens is created.

The diversity visa program is eliminated.

Annual immigration levels are revised.

The limit on the worldwide level of employment-based immigrants is increased.

The H-2C visa temporary agricultural worker program is revised. A trust fund is established to provide incentives for such workers to return to their country of origin.

DNA testing to establish family relationships is authorized.

Employment eligibility verification provisions are revised. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall establish an employment verification system.

No federal, state, or local government entity or individual may prohibit or restrict a federal, state, or local government entity or official from complying with the immigration laws or assisting related federal law enforcement activities.

The bill revises provisions regarding: (1) detention of aliens in removal proceedings; (2) illegal entry and reentry; (3) inadmissibility and deportability of criminal aliens, gang members, drunk drivers, and sex offenders; (4) repatriation; (5) asylum and asylum fraud; (6) unaccompanied alien children; (7) foreign students; and (8) visa fraud.

The bill: (1) transfers authority for strengthening the southern border from the Department of Justice to DHS; (2) revises border security provisions; (3) provides for additional border security personnel; (4) authorizes new ports of entry along the northern border and southern borders; (5) authorizes National Guard border security activities; (6) provides contingent nonimmigrant status for certain aliens who entered the United States as minors; (7) authorizes appropriations for specified border barriers and infrastructure; and (8) establishes Operation Stonegarden to make border security grants to law enforcement agencies.

DHS shall: (1) submit a southern border threat analysis, (2) establish the Integrated Border Enforcement Team program, (3) implement the Border Security Deployment Program, (4) review social media activities of visa applicants, and (5) establish a biometric exit data system.

 Related & companion bills 25
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  • HRES 954 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4760) to amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and f…
  • HRES 774 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4760) to amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and f…
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  • HR 3003 No Sanctuary for Criminals Act
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 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 18
 Cosponsors 76
All 76 Republican 39
R
Comer, James
Kentucky · Jun 8, 2018
JOHNSON, SAM
· Jun 8, 2018
Poliquin, Bruce
· May 10, 2018
Zeldin, Lee
· Feb 26, 2018
 R
Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Feb 15, 2018
 R
Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Feb 14, 2018
Gowdy, Trey
· Feb 13, 2018
Hunter, Duncan
· Feb 7, 2018
Sanford, Mark
· Feb 7, 2018
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Feb 6, 2018
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Feb 6, 2018
Granger, Kay
· Feb 2, 2018
 R
Palmer, Gary J.
Alabama · Feb 2, 2018
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Feb 2, 2018
Messer, Luke
· Jan 30, 2018
 R
Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Jan 30, 2018
Abraham, Ralph
· Jan 29, 2018
Black, Diane
· Jan 29, 2018
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Jan 29, 2018
BARTON, JOE
· Jan 22, 2018
Bishop, Rob
· Jan 22, 2018
Ferguson, A.
· Jan 22, 2018
Hensarling, Jeb
· Jan 22, 2018
 R
Schweikert, David
Arizona · Jan 22, 2018
 R
Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Jan 22, 2018
 R
Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Jan 19, 2018
 R
Banks, Jim
Indiana · Jan 19, 2018
Barletta, Lou
· Jan 19, 2018
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jan 19, 2018
 R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Jan 19, 2018
CULBERSON, JOHN
· Jan 19, 2018
 R
Estes, Ron
Kansas · Jan 19, 2018
Handel, Karen
· Jan 19, 2018
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Jan 19, 2018
Rooney, Francis
· Jan 19, 2018
Rothfus, Keith
· Jan 19, 2018
 R
Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jan 19, 2018
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Jan 19, 2018
 R
Williams, Roger
Texas · Jan 19, 2018
Collins, Doug
· Jan 18, 2018
DUNCAN, JOHN
· Jan 18, 2018
Roby, Martha
· Jan 18, 2018
Rokita, Todd
· Jan 18, 2018
 R
Arrington, Jodey C.
Texas · Jan 17, 2018
Bishop, Mike
· Jan 17, 2018
Brat, Dave
· Jan 17, 2018
 R
Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Jan 17, 2018
 R
DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jan 17, 2018
Hice, Jody
· Jan 17, 2018
 R
Higgins, Clay
Louisiana · Jan 17, 2018
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