House Simple Resolution 499
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Condemning the Trump Administration's systematic cruel and inhumane treatment of migrants, particularly children, at the southern border.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 17, 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
499
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 condemns the Trump Administration's treatment of migrants, particularly children, at the southern border.
July 17, 2019
07/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
07/17/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/17/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E937)
07/17/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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