Congress 116 - HR 2203 - Homeland Security Improvement Act

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures Border security and unlawful immigration Child safety and welfare Congressional oversight Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal justice information and records Department of Homeland Security Employee performance Employment and training programs Evidence and witnesses Executive agency funding and structure Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Immigrant health and welfare Immigration Immigration status and procedures Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers Photography and imaging Specialized courts Technology assessment

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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 identified in the complaints process;
establish a Border Oversight Panel, which shall make recommendations related to border enforcement policies and strategies;
review ICE and CBP compliance with departmental policies and standards of care for detained aliens;
establish a Border Community Liaison in each Border Patrol sector on the northern and southern borders, which shall consult with and receive feedback from border communities on ICE and CBP policies and activities;
conduct yearly evaluations of training for ICE and CBP agents and officers, including whether such training adequately addresses the use of force and civil rights issues;
develop recommendations for establishing an electronic number system for tracking a child that has been separated from a parent, legal guardian, or relative; and
report to Congress a plan to require the use of body-worn cameras by Border Patrol agents and ICE officers.

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Sep 26, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 25, 2019

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 25, 2019

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 546). (text: CR H7928-7929)
Sep 25, 2019

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 546).(text: CR H7928-7929)
Sep 25, 2019

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 216 (Roll no. 545).
Sep 25, 2019

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Sep 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.
Sep 25, 2019

Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H7974)
Sep 25, 2019

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7974-7976)
Sep 25, 2019

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 2203.
Sep 25, 2019

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 25, 2019

DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 2203.
Sep 25, 2019

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2203.
Sep 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
Sep 25, 2019

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H7928-7934)
Sep 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
Jul 19, 2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
Jul 19, 2019

Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Jul 19, 2019

Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Jul 19, 2019

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-163, Part I.
Jul 17, 2019

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.
Jul 17, 2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 17, 2019

Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.
May 15, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Apr 23, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Apr 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.
Apr 10, 2019

Introduced in House

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