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H.R.3525

H.R.3525: U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act

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About This Bill

Introduced June 27, 2019
Latest Major Action Oct. 15, 2019

Bill Sponsor

Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.)

Bill Cosponsors

21 (All Democrats)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Oct. 15, 2019
Engrossed in House - Sept. 26, 2019
Reported in House - Sept. 18, 2019
Introduced in House - June 27, 2019

Bill Summary

U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) research and report to Congress new approaches to improve procedures for providing medical screening of individuals interdicted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection between ports of entry and recommend any necessary corrective actions, and (2) establish an electronic health record system containing the records of individuals in...

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Statement of Administration Policy

The administration strongly opposes this legislation and has recommended the president veto it.

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What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 24 statements associated with H.R.3525.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Oct. 15, 2019	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sept. 26, 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 with an amendment to change the effective date of section 3 to September 30, 2027.
Sept. 26, 2019	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 552). (text: CR H8032)
Sept. 26, 2019	Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H8038)
Sept. 26, 2019	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8038-8041)
Sept. 26, 2019	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H8032-8037)
Sept. 26, 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 26, 2019	Vote in the House On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 552).
Sept. 26, 2019	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 213 (Roll no. 551).
Sept. 26, 2019	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Sept. 26, 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 with an amendment to change the effective date of secion 3 to September 30, 2027.
Sept. 26, 2019	Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security.
Sept. 26, 2019	Considered as unfinished business.
Sept. 26, 2019	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 3525.
Sept. 26, 2019	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sept. 26, 2019	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3525.
Sept. 26, 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
Sept. 26, 2019	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577.
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
Sept. 18, 2019	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 167.
Sept. 18, 2019	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-211.
July 17, 2019	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
July 17, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 27, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
June 27, 2019	Introduced in the House by Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.)

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