Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents relating to the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

This resolution requests that the President provide to the House of Representatives documents concerning certain aspects of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations.

For example, the resolution requests information, starting from January 20, 2021, about (1) the number of individuals apprehended by CBP along the southern border and demographic information about such individuals, (2) CBP officers stationed along the southern border, (3) individuals who had unlawfully entered the United States and have been released from CBP custody, and (4) the amount of federal funds expended relating to the care of individuals who had unlawfully entered the United States.

Bill 117 H.Res. 644, also known as the Resolution of Inquiry, is a piece of legislation that requests the President of the United States to provide specific documents related to the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The resolution aims to gather information on the activities and policies of CBP in order to ensure transparency and accountability within the agency.

The documents being requested include any communications, reports, memos, or other records that pertain to CBP's operations, including but not limited to its enforcement actions, use of force policies, and treatment of individuals in its custody. The resolution seeks to shed light on any potential misconduct or violations of human rights within the agency.

The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under consideration by the relevant committees. If passed, the President will be required to provide the requested documents within a specified timeframe. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 644 is a bipartisan effort to hold CBP accountable and ensure that the agency is operating in a manner that upholds the values and principles of the United States.