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H.R.438: HELD Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 10, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 10, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 10, 2019
Bill Summary
Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act or the HELD Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds by a state or local subdivision that has in effect a law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes (1) a timely response to a request by the Department of Homeland Security for information about an alien in custody, including the alien's estimated release date; or (2) compliance with a detainer request.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 10, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 10, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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Jan. 10, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) |