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- H.R.48
H.R.48: Protect American Taxpayers and Secure Border Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Protect American Taxpayers and Secure Border Act This bill prohibits using taxpayer funds to build a barrier intended to impede travel between Mexico and the United States, requiring such funds to come from the government of Mexico. It also authorizes the Department of Justice to appoint 100 additional immigration judges. The Department of Homeland Security shall take the actions necessary to ensure that displaced persons receive the needed...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 4, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |