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- H.R.5357
H.R.5357: To provide for the deployment of additional National Guard troops along the international border between the United States and Mexico in support of the border control activities of the United States Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homel
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced May 20, 2010
- Latest Major Action May 20, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (2 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to: (1) increase the number of National Guard personnel deployed along the U.S.-Mexico border in support of border control activities by at least 3,000 above the number so deployed as of May 1, 2010; and (2) maintain the increased number through 2011. Permits specified decreases in the number of National Guard personnel so deployed if the number of Border Patrol agents serving along such border is more...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| May 20, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Harry E. Mitchell (D-Ariz.) |