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PASS Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 6:05 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8274
Bill 117 HR 8274, also known as the Protecting America's Security and Sovereignty Act of 2022 (PASS Act), is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance border security and immigration enforcement in order to protect the safety and sovereignty of the United States.
The PASS Act includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main components of the bill is the allocation of additional funding for border security measures, including the construction of physical barriers along the US-Mexico border and the hiring of more border patrol agents. The bill also calls for increased surveillance technology and resources to monitor and secure the border.
In addition to enhancing border security, the PASS Act also includes provisions to strengthen immigration enforcement within the United States. This includes measures to crack down on illegal immigration, such as increasing penalties for individuals who overstay their visas or enter the country illegally. The bill also includes provisions to improve the vetting process for visa applicants and enhance cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in enforcing immigration laws. Overall, the PASS Act is aimed at bolstering national security and protecting the sovereignty of the United States by enhancing border security and immigration enforcement measures. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the support it receives from lawmakers in both the House and the Senate.
The PASS Act includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main components of the bill is the allocation of additional funding for border security measures, including the construction of physical barriers along the US-Mexico border and the hiring of more border patrol agents. The bill also calls for increased surveillance technology and resources to monitor and secure the border.
In addition to enhancing border security, the PASS Act also includes provisions to strengthen immigration enforcement within the United States. This includes measures to crack down on illegal immigration, such as increasing penalties for individuals who overstay their visas or enter the country illegally. The bill also includes provisions to improve the vetting process for visa applicants and enhance cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in enforcing immigration laws. Overall, the PASS Act is aimed at bolstering national security and protecting the sovereignty of the United States by enhancing border security and immigration enforcement measures. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the support it receives from lawmakers in both the House and the Senate.
Congressional Summary of HR 8274
Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security Act of 2022 or the PASS Act of 2022
This bill places the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Further, the bill requires CFIUS to review certain agriculture-related transactions, including those related to biotechnology.
The bill also prohibits persons who are acting on behalf of a prohibited country (i.e., China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea) from carrying out any merger, acquisition, or takeover that could result in foreign control of a U.S. agricultural company.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8274
Bill HR 8274 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 1, 2022. Bill HR 8274 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 1, 2022. Bill HR 8274's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, 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. as of July 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8274
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
34Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
34Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8274
Primary Policy Focus
Foreign Trade and International FinanceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8274
PASS Act of 2022
PASS Act of 2022
Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security Act of 2022
To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to include the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and require review of certain agricultural transactions, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8274
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