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S.1617: Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced July 24, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 2, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in House - Aug. 4, 2017
- Engrossed in Senate - Aug. 3, 2017
- Introduced in Senate - July 24, 2017
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill designates the checkpoint of the U.S. Border Patrol located on U.S. Highway 77 North in Sarita, Texas, as the "Javier Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint."
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 2, 2017 |
Became Public Law No: 115-81. |
| Nov. 2, 2017 |
Signed by President. |
| Oct. 24, 2017 |
Presented to President.
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| Oct. 10, 2017 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 10, 2017 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7900) |
| Oct. 10, 2017 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1617.
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| Oct. 10, 2017 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7900-7901)
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| Oct. 10, 2017 |
Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| Aug. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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| Aug. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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| Aug. 4, 2017 |
Received in the House.
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| Aug. 4, 2017 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Aug. 3, 2017 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4894) |
| Aug. 3, 2017 |
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4894) |
| July 24, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4137)
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| July 24, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |