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HR 6239 117th Congress House Immigration

Upholding the Law at Our Border Act

Introduced: December 9, 2021 Introduced by: Stefanik, Elise M. Republican · New York See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Dec 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 9, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Upholding the Law at Our Border Act

This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to periodically investigate and report on certain issues until there have been fewer than 35,000 apprehensions at the southwest border for three consecutive months.

When required, the reports must address certain issues, including (1) the vetting procedures applicable to aliens seeking entry into the United States who were apprehended along the southwest border, (2) the total number of individuals not lawfully present who have been processed and released into the United States, (3) the number of such individuals who have received parole, and (4) an audit of the parole applications.

The office must submit such reports (and provide briefings on the reports) to the President, Congress, DHS, and the Department of Justice.

What's happening now November 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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