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- H.R.5905
H.R.5905: POSSE Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 14, 2016
- Latest Major Action Aug. 12, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 14, 2016
Bill Summary
Protect Our Southwestern States Enforcement Act or the POSSE Act This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to: (1) ensure that specified Border Patrol sectors in Texas, California, and Arizona are fully staffed, including by hiring additional CBP and Border Patrol personnel as needed; and (2) maintain the number of Border Patrol stations in each such sector at current levels. The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 12, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
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| July 14, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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| July 14, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Randy Weber (R-Texas) |