Protect American Taxpayers and Secure Border Act

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Bill Number

HR 48

Introduced

Jan 3, 2019

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Border security and unlawful immigration Immigrant health and welfare Immigration Judges Mexico Refugees, asylum, displaced persons Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

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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 humanitarian assistance.

Actions

Feb 4, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Jan 3, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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.
Jan 3, 2019

Introduced in House

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