H.R. 3401
116th Congress
House
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019
Official title: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.
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Everywhere this bill has been
34 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 1, 2019
Became Public Law No: 116-26.
Jul 1, 2019
Signed by President.
Jun 28, 2019
Presented to President.
Jun 27, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 27, 2019
On motion the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 305 - 102 (Roll no. 429). (text: CR H5246-5248)
Jun 27, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 27, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3401
Jun 27, 2019
Mrs. Lowey moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H5246-5250)
Jun 27, 2019
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 466, Mrs. Lowey called up H.R. 3401 and offered a motion.
Jun 27, 2019
Rule H. Res. 466 passed House.
Jun 27, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 466 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 3401.
Jun 26, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 26, 2019
Passed Senate, under the order of 06/26/19, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 8. Record Vote Number: 185.
Jun 26, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 06/26/19, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 8. Record Vote Number: 185.
Jun 26, 2019
Under the order of 06/26/19, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, H.R. 3401 failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 37 - 55. Record Vote Number: 182.
Jun 26, 2019
Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Under the order of 06/26/19, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, H.R. 3401 failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 37 - 55. Record Vote Number: 182.
Jun 26, 2019
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4531-4543)
Jun 26, 2019
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Jun 25, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 25, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 195 (Roll no. 414). (text: CR H5147-5150)
Jun 25, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 205 - 218 (Roll no. 413).
Jun 25, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jun 25, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rutherford 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 increase funding for ICE by $64,621,000.
Jun 25, 2019
Mr. Rutherford moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H5161)
Jun 25, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5161-5163)
Jun 25, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 3401.
Jun 25, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 25, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3401.
Jun 25, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3401 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
Jun 25, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 462. (consideration: CR H5147-5159)
Jun 25, 2019
Rule H. Res. 462 passed House.
Jun 25, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 462 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3401 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
Jun 21, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Jun 21, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
5
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2019 | House · vote #429 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment | Passed | 305–102 | See who voted → |
| Jun 26, 2019 | Senate · vote #185 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3401 | Passed | 84–8 | See who voted → |
| Jun 26, 2019 | Senate · vote #182 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3401 | Failed | 37–55 | See who voted → |
| Jun 25, 2019 | House · vote #414 | On Passage | Passed | 230–195 | See who voted → |
| Jun 25, 2019 | House · vote #413 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 205–218 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
3
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.
3 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 902 | Paul, Rand | Agreed to |
| SAMDT 901 | – | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 492 | – | Agreed to |
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Became Public Law No: 116-26.
Plain-English summary
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019
This bill provides FY2019 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal departments and agencies for humanitarian assistance and security to respond to migrants attempting to enter the United States at the southern border.
The funding provided by this bill is designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.
The bill provides appropriations to
- the Department of Justice for the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the U.S. Marshals Service;
- the Department of Defense for the Operation and Maintenance accounts of the Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Army National Guard; and
- the Department of Health and Human Services for the Administration for Children and Families.
Within the Department of Homeland Security, the bill provides appropriations for
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and
- the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this bill.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
6 versions
- Engrossed Amendment Senate Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Public Law Formatted Text PDF United States Legislative Markup
- Received in Senate Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
Committees of jurisdiction
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