Stop the Betrayal Act of 2022

12/30/2022, 3:49 AM

Stop the Betrayal Act of 2022

This bill prohibits using federal funds to transport an unlawfully present non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) into a U.S. region that is not within the border jurisdiction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, unless such transportation is for (1) enforcing immigration laws, or (2) bringing an unaccompanied alien child to a Department of Health and Human Services facility.

Bill 117 HR 6522, also known as the Stop the Betrayal Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address concerns related to national security and foreign policy, specifically in regards to the United States' relationship with certain countries.

The Stop the Betrayal Act of 2022 aims to prevent the transfer of sensitive technology and information to countries that are considered to be adversaries of the United States. This includes countries that have a history of human rights abuses, support for terrorism, or other actions that are contrary to US interests.

Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen oversight and accountability measures for foreign aid and assistance programs. This includes requiring regular reports to Congress on the use of US funds by foreign governments and organizations, as well as implementing stricter guidelines for the allocation of aid. Overall, the Stop the Betrayal Act of 2022 is designed to protect US national security interests and ensure that American taxpayer dollars are not being used to support countries that are hostile to the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo revisions before being voted on.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 6522

Introduced on
2022-01-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/28/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Stop the Betrayal Act of 2022

This bill prohibits using federal funds to transport an unlawfully present non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) into a U.S. region that is not within the border jurisdiction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, unless such transportation is for (1) enforcing immigration laws, or (2) bringing an unaccompanied alien child to a Department of Health and Human Services facility.

Bill 117 HR 6522, also known as the Stop the Betrayal Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address concerns related to national security and foreign policy, specifically in regards to the United States' relationship with certain countries.

The Stop the Betrayal Act of 2022 aims to prevent the transfer of sensitive technology and information to countries that are considered to be adversaries of the United States. This includes countries that have a history of human rights abuses, support for terrorism, or other actions that are contrary to US interests.

Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen oversight and accountability measures for foreign aid and assistance programs. This includes requiring regular reports to Congress on the use of US funds by foreign governments and organizations, as well as implementing stricter guidelines for the allocation of aid. Overall, the Stop the Betrayal Act of 2022 is designed to protect US national security interests and ensure that American taxpayer dollars are not being used to support countries that are hostile to the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo revisions before being voted on.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit Federal funds from being used to transport certain aliens into the interior, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Immigration

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/22/2022

Stop the Betrayal Act of 2022

This bill prohibits using federal funds to transport an unlawfully present non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) into a U.S. region that is not within the border jurisdiction of...


Latest Action11/1/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.