House Simple Resolution 287
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Condemning the President's threat to shut down the United States-Mexico border to the detriment of the United States economy.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 3, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
287
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution (1) opposes the President's threat to close the U.S.-Mexico border, (2) opposes the President's action blocking the use of funds intended to address root causes of migration, and (3) affirms that asylum-seeking individuals have a right to due process and humane treatment.
April 3, 2019
05/03/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
04/03/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
04/03/2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, 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.
04/03/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:23 PM