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H.R.5869

H.R.5869: Maritime Border Security Review Act

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About This Bill

Introduced May 17, 2018
Latest Major Action Sept. 5, 2018

Bill Sponsor

Jenniffer González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico)

Bill Cosponsors

6 (1 Democrat, 5 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Sept. 5, 2018
Engrossed in House - Sept. 4, 2018
Reported in House - Sept. 4, 2018
Introduced in House - May 17, 2018

Bill Summary

Maritime Border Security Review Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit to Congress a maritime border (i.e., the transit zone and the borders and territorial waters of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) threat analysis that includes an identification and description of: current and potential terrorism and criminal threats posed by individuals and groups seeking to enter the United States...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Sept. 5, 2018	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sept. 4, 2018	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 4, 2018	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sept. 4, 2018	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7796)
Sept. 4, 2018	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S7796-7799)
Sept. 4, 2018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 4, 2018	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5869.
Sept. 4, 2018	Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sept. 4, 2018	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 713.
Sept. 4, 2018	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-918.
July 24, 2018	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
July 24, 2018	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 24, 2018	Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Discharged.
June 4, 2018	Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
May 17, 2018	Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 17, 2018	Introduced in the House by Jenniffer González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico)

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