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Recognizing that Article I, Section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels who have seized control of our southern border.

Introduced: June 8, 2021 Introduced by: Arrington, Jodey C. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution recognizes and affirms the sovereign and unilateral authority of states to defend themselves against invasion.

What's happening now June 8, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 47
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Burchett, Tim
Tennessee · Aug 2, 2022
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Palmer, Gary J.
Alabama · Jul 15, 2022
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Pfluger, August
Texas · Jul 15, 2022
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Jul 15, 2022
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Jul 11, 2022
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Jul 11, 2022
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Owens, Burgess
Utah · May 24, 2022
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Dec 16, 2021
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Franklin, Scott
Florida · Dec 16, 2021
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Ellzey, Jake
Texas · Oct 8, 2021
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Calvert, Ken
California · Sep 24, 2021
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Sep 14, 2021
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Harshbarger, Diana
Tennessee · Sep 14, 2021
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Miller, Carol D.
West Virginia · Jul 13, 2021
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Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Jul 13, 2021
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Baird, James R.
Indiana · Jun 23, 2021
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Estes, Ron
Kansas · Jun 23, 2021
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Fulcher, Russ
Idaho · Jun 23, 2021
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Jun 23, 2021
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Jun 23, 2021
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McClintock, Tom
California · Jun 23, 2021
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Rose, John W.
Tennessee · Jun 23, 2021
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Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Jun 23, 2021
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Jun 22, 2021
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Cloud, Michael
Texas · Jun 22, 2021
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Donalds, Byron
Florida · Jun 22, 2021
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Hern, Kevin
Oklahoma · Jun 22, 2021
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Higgins, Clay
Louisiana · Jun 22, 2021
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Jackson, Ronny
Texas · Jun 22, 2021
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Joyce, John
Pennsylvania · Jun 22, 2021
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Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Jun 22, 2021
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Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Jun 22, 2021
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Williams, Roger
Texas · Jun 22, 2021
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Moore, Barry
Alabama · Jun 17, 2021
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jun 17, 2021
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Bergman, Jack
Michigan · Jun 16, 2021
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Jun 16, 2021
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Dunn, Neal P.
Florida · Jun 16, 2021
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Jun 16, 2021
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Fallon, Pat
Texas · Jun 11, 2021
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Jun 8, 2021
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · Jun 8, 2021
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Cammack, Kat
Florida · Jun 8, 2021
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Gooden, Lance
Texas · Jun 8, 2021
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Murphy, Gregory F.
North Carolina · Jun 8, 2021
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Roy, Chip
Texas · Jun 8, 2021
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jun 8, 2021