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Introduced
02/13/2019
02/13/2019
In Committee
02/14/2019
02/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To prohibit certain funds from being transferred or reprogrammed to plan, develop, or construct a new physical barrier along the Southwest border, and for other purposes. This bill protects certain funds already appropriated for disaster relief or recovery from being transferred to the planning or construction of a new physical barrier along the southwest border of the United States. Specifically, the bill prohibits the transfer of certain funds appropriated to the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protecting Disaster Relief Funds Act of 2019, prohibits certain funds appropriated for disaster relief or recovery efforts from being transferred or reprogrammed to plan, develop, or construct a new physical barrier (such as a wall) along the southwest border of the United States. Specifically, it prohibits the transfer of funds appropriated to the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for disaster-related purposes, ensuring those funds are not diverted to border wall construction.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (15)
Nydia Velázquez (D)*,
Gil Cisneros (D),
Val Demings (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Ruben Gallego (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Vicente Gonzalez (D),
Al Lawson (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
José Serrano (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 02/14/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1214/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1214/BILLS-116hr1214ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1214/BILLS-116hr1214ih.pdf.pdf |
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