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H.R. 3403 117th Congress House

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Official title: To limit travel by the Vice President until after certain activities are undertaken with respect to the southwest border, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 20, 2021 Introduced by: Ashley Hinson Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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 Latest action May 20, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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This bill limits international travel by the Vice President until after certain activities are undertaken regarding the southwest border.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for the Vice President's travel expenses to travel outside of the United States until the Vice President (1) personally travels to at least one of several specified counties along the border to review the activities of federal agencies responsible for enforcing and implementing immigration laws, and (2) submits a report relating to the situation at the border.

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