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US HR920

US HR920
Protecting Our Border Communities Act of 2017


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Introduced
02/07/2017
In Committee
03/09/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Protecting Our Border Communities Act of 2017 This bill states that: (1) beginning on January 25, 2017, Executive Order 13767, entitled "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements," is null and void, shall have no force and effect, and may not be implemented or enforced; and (2) no federal funds may be used to implement or enforce any of the policy changes set forth in such order. Among the order's provisions concerning border security and immigration enforcement along the southern border of the United States are directives concerning physical barriers, detention facilities, additional Border Patrol agents, requirements for reporting on foreign aid to Mexico, and parole and asylum procedures.

AI Summary

This bill, the Protecting Our Border Communities Act of 2017, seeks to nullify Executive Order 13767, which was titled "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements." The bill states that the executive order is null and void and may not be implemented or enforced. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce any of the policy changes outlined in the executive order, which included directives on physical barriers, detention facilities, additional Border Patrol agents, reporting on foreign aid to Mexico, and parole and asylum procedures along the southern border of the United States.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (on 03/09/2017)

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