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- H.R.5256
H.R.5256: Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 16, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 20, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report to Congress: a comprehensive five-year strategy for international programs or operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that are targeted at vetting and screening persons seeking to enter the United States and in which DHS personnel and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 20, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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| May 20, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
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| May 20, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| May 20, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
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| May 16, 2016 |
Referred to House Agriculture
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| May 16, 2016 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| May 16, 2016 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| May 16, 2016 |
Referred to House Homeland Security
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| May 16, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) |