HR 5283
118th Congress
House
Immigration
Border security and unlawful immigration
General public lands matters
Land use and conservation
Public housing
Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 4, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 30, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 30, 2023
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5283.
Nov 30, 2023
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Nov 30, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6027-6029)
Nov 30, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 30, 2023
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 224 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 689).
Nov 30, 2023
The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Nov 29, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H5957-5970)
Nov 29, 2023
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.
Nov 29, 2023
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5283 as unfinished business.
Nov 29, 2023
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 29, 2023
Mr. Westerman moved that the committee rise.
Nov 29, 2023
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2.
Nov 29, 2023
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 1.
Nov 29, 2023
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5283.
Nov 29, 2023
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lisa C. McClain to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Nov 29, 2023
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.
Nov 29, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 28, 2023
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.
Nov 17, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-275, Part I.
Nov 17, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 220.
Nov 17, 2023
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Oct 26, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 17.
Oct 26, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 26, 2023
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
Oct 25, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 19, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Sep 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Aug 25, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Aug 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2023 | House · vote #689 | On Passage | Passed | 224–203 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
2
1 agreed to 1 failed
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 812 | Velázquez, Nydia M. | Failed |
| HAMDT 811 | Ogles, Andrew | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023
This bill prohibits the federal government from using certain federally administered lands to provide housing to any non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have not been admitted into the United States.
Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Forest Service.
The bill also revokes a 2023 lease between the National Park Service and the City of New York to use portions of the Gateway National Recreation Area to provide housing to migrant persons.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5283: Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5283/
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