H.R. 2203 - 116th Congress (2019-2020) - Homeland Security Improvement Act

This bill establishes various bodies and policies related to border security operations. It also limits when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may separate a child from a parent or legal guardian.

The bill establishes the independent DHS Border Oversight Commission. The commission's duties shall include recommending policies to protect civil rights and improve the safety of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.

The bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns. The office shall independently receive and resolve complaints and requests for assistance regarding border security and immigration activities. The office shall have the power to provide redress, including immigration relief and monetary damages. The office's other responsibilities include monitoring local offices and recommending disciplinary actions against contractors that have violated policies.

The bill establishes the Border Community Liaison Office. The office's duties include consulting with communities in sectors on the northern and southern borders when developing policies and programs.

DHS shall ensure CBP officers receive continual education and training each year on topics including interaction with vulnerable populations and professional conduct standards.

The bill imposes data collection requirements on law enforcement officials conducting border and immigration-related stops and searches.

A child may not be removed from a parent or legal guardian at or near a port of entry or within 100 miles of the border except in certain instances, such as when a court determines that removal of the child is in the child's best interests.

The bill requires various reports, including a Government Accountability Office report on the use of force by CBP and ICE.

Text (4)

September 26, 2019

September 25, 2019

July 19, 2019

April 10, 2019

Amendments (1)

Sep 25, 2019

Agreed to in House

Sponsorship

House Amendment 625

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 577, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116-27, modified by the amendment printed in the Rules Committee report is considered adopted.

Agreed To

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09/26/2019

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

09/25/2019

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

09/25/2019

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

09/25/2019

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

09/25/2019

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

09/25/2019

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

09/25/2019

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.

09/25/2019

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

09/25/2019

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7974-7976)

09/25/2019

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

09/25/2019

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

09/25/2019

DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 2203.

09/25/2019

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2203.

09/25/2019

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

09/25/2019

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H7928-7934)

09/24/2019

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

07/19/2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 122.

07/19/2019

Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

07/19/2019

Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

07/19/2019

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

07/17/2019

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

07/17/2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

07/17/2019

Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.

05/15/2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

04/23/2019

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

04/10/2019

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.

04/10/2019

Introduced in House

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