Requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of Homeland Security, to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all documents in their possession referring or relating to certain aspects of border policies of the United States.

4/17/2024, 11:44 PM
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 98.
Bill 117 H.Res. 1328, also known as the Requesting the President and Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to Transmit to the House of Representatives Copies of All Documents in Their Possession Referring or Relating to Certain Aspects of Border Policies of the United States, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The purpose of this bill is to request the President and direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide the House of Representatives with copies of all documents in their possession that pertain to specific aspects of border policies in the United States. This includes any documents that reference or relate to the implementation, enforcement, or changes to border policies.

The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the government's handling of border policies by ensuring that Congress has access to all relevant information. By requesting these documents, lawmakers can better understand the decision-making process behind border policies and assess their effectiveness. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1328 seeks to promote oversight and informed decision-making regarding border policies in the United States by ensuring that Congress has access to all relevant information held by the President and the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 1328

Introduced on
2022-08-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 98.
Bill 117 H.Res. 1328, also known as the Requesting the President and Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to Transmit to the House of Representatives Copies of All Documents in Their Possession Referring or Relating to Certain Aspects of Border Policies of the United States, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The purpose of this bill is to request the President and direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide the House of Representatives with copies of all documents in their possession that pertain to specific aspects of border policies in the United States. This includes any documents that reference or relate to the implementation, enforcement, or changes to border policies.

The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the government's handling of border policies by ensuring that Congress has access to all relevant information. By requesting these documents, lawmakers can better understand the decision-making process behind border policies and assess their effectiveness. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1328 seeks to promote oversight and informed decision-making regarding border policies in the United States by ensuring that Congress has access to all relevant information held by the President and the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Policy Areas
Immigration

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Latest Action9/19/2022
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 98.