HR 3525
116th Congress
House
Immigration
Border security and unlawful immigration
Child health
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Detention of persons
Health information and medical records
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration status and procedures
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act
Everywhere this bill has been
20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 15, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 26, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 552).(text: CR H8032)
Sep 26, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 213 (Roll no. 551).
Sep 26, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 26, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Sep 26, 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 with an amendment to change the effective date of section 3 to September 30, 2027.
Sep 26, 2019
Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H8038)
Sep 26, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8038-8041)
Sep 26, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 3525.
Sep 26, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 26, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3525.
Sep 26, 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 26, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H8032-8037)
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
Sep 18, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 167.
Sep 18, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-211.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2019 | House · vote #552 | On Passage | Passed | 230–184 | See who voted → |
| Sep 26, 2019 | House · vote #551 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 202–213 | 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
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 626 | — | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act
The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) research and report to Congress new approaches to improve procedures for providing medical screening of individuals interdicted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection between ports of entry and recommend any necessary corrective actions, and (2) establish an electronic health record system containing the records of individuals in DHS custody that can be accessed by all relevant DHS departments.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
17
D
Suozzi, Thomas R.
D
Welch, Peter
D
Beatty, Joyce
D
Clarke, Yvette D.
D
Clyburn, James E.
D
Davis, Danny K.
D
Evans, Dwight
Fudge, Marcia
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
D
Kelly, Robin L.
LEWIS, JOHN
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
D
Pressley, Ayanna
Richmond, Cedric
D
Thompson, Bennie G.
D
Veasey, Marc A.
D
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3525: U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3525/
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