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Homeland Security Improvement Act

Introduced: April 10, 2019 Introduced by: Escobar, Veronica Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 26, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 25, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H.Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019
Sep 25, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 25, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 546). (text: CR H7928-7929)
Sep 25, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 216 (Roll no. 545).
Sep 25, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Sep 25, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Green (TN) 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 add language at the end of section 711 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Ombudsman to include additional information inspecific reports.
Sep 25, 2019
Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H7974)
Sep 25, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7974-7976)
Sep 25, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 2203.
Sep 25, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 25, 2019
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 2203.
Sep 25, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H7928-7934)
Sep 25, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2203.
Sep 24, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 577 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H.Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019
Jul 19, 2019
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Jul 19, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
Jul 19, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-163, Part I.
Jul 19, 2019
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 17, 2019
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Apr 23, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Apr 10, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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.
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 25, 2019 House · vote #546 On Passage Passed 230–194 See who voted →
Sep 25, 2019 House · vote #545 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 207–216 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.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 625 — Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 577, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text … Agreed to Sep 25, 2019
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill establishes the position of Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The ombudsman shall

  • establish an independent, neutral, and standardized process to assist individuals in resolving complaints related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and related entities;
  • make recommendations to DHS to address chronic issues identified in the complaints process;
  • establish a Border Oversight Panel, which shall make recommendations related to border enforcement policies and strategies;
  • review ICE and CBP compliance with departmental policies and standards of care for detained aliens;
  • establish a Border Community Liaison in each Border Patrol sector on the northern and southern borders, which shall consult with and receive feedback from border communities on ICE and CBP policies and activities;
  • conduct yearly evaluations of training for ICE and CBP agents and officers, including whether such training adequately addresses the use of force and civil rights issues;
  • develop recommendations for establishing an electronic number system for tracking a child that has been separated from a parent, legal guardian, or relative; and
  • report to Congress a plan to require the use of body-worn cameras by Border Patrol agents and ICE officers.
What's happening now September 26, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 3777 Related bill National Commission To Investigate the Treatment of Migrant Families and Children Act of 2019.
  • S 2691 Related bill A bill to establish the position of Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Enforcement Related Concerns in the Department…
  • HRES 577 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2203) to increase transparency, accountability, and community engagement …
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 28
All 28 Democratic 22
D
Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Jul 17, 2019
Jackson Lee, Sheila
· Jul 17, 2019
 D
Levin, Mike
California · Jul 17, 2019
 D
Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Jul 17, 2019
 D
Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · Jul 16, 2019
 D
Correa, J. Luis
California · Jul 16, 2019
Eshoo, Anna
· Jul 16, 2019
 D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Jul 16, 2019
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jul 16, 2019
 D
Pappas, Chris
New Hampshire · Jul 16, 2019
 D
Underwood, Lauren
Illinois · Jul 16, 2019
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · Jul 16, 2019
Kilmer, Derek
· Jul 15, 2019
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jul 15, 2019
Trone, David
· Jul 15, 2019
 D
Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Jul 15, 2019
 D
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Jul 15, 2019
Kuster, Ann
· Jul 11, 2019
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jul 11, 2019
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 11, 2019
 D
Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Jul 11, 2019
 D
Khanna, Ro
California · Jul 9, 2019
 D
Stanton, Greg
Arizona · Jul 9, 2019
Vela, Filemon
· May 14, 2019
 D
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Apr 12, 2019
 D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Apr 10, 2019
 D
Espaillat, Adriano
New York · Apr 10, 2019
 D
Garcia, Sylvia R.
Texas · Apr 10, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2203: Homeland Security Improvement Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2203/
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"H.R. 2203: Homeland Security Improvement Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2203/.
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