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- H.R.22
H.R.22: SMART Border Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Support More Assets, Resources, and Technology on the Border Act of 2017 or the SMART Act of 2017 This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to take actions to achieve and maintain operational control of the U.S.-Mexico border (defined as a condition in which all illegal border crossers are apprehended and narcotics and other contraband are seized); and (2) report to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on such actions,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 25, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| Jan. 13, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to House Agriculture
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to House Rules
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to House Armed Services
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to House Homeland Security
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Rules, Energy and Commerce, and 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.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Poe (R-Texas) |