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H.R.2203: Homeland Security Improvement Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced April 10, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (All Democrats)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Sept. 26, 2019
- Engrossed in House - Sept. 25, 2019
- Reported in House - July 19, 2019
- Introduced in House - April 10, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the position of Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The ombudsman shall establish an independent, neutral, and standardized process to assist individuals in resolving complaints related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and related entities; make recommendations to DHS to address chronic issues...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 26, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Green (TN) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add language at the end of section 711 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Ombudsman to include additional information inspecific reports.
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security.
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 2203.
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 2203.
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2203.
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H.Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577.
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 546). (text: CR H7928-7929)
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H7974)
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7974-7976)
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H7928-7934)
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Vote in the HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 546). |
| Sept. 25, 2019 |
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 216 (Roll no. 545).
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
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| Sept. 24, 2019 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 577 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H.Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019
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| July 19, 2019 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
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| July 19, 2019 |
Committee on Ways and Means discharged. |
| July 19, 2019 |
Committee on the Judiciary discharged. |
| July 19, 2019 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-163, Part I.
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| July 17, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.
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| July 17, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 17, 2019 |
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.
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| May 15, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| April 23, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
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| April 10, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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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| April 10, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) |