Condemning the inhumane treatment of Haitian migrants at the southern border of the United States.

12/31/2022, 5:36 AM

This resolution condemns and denounces the actions of the Customs and Border Patrol agents who confronted Haitian migrants on horseback using their reins as lashes.

Bill 117 H.Res. 670, titled "Condemning the inhumane treatment of Haitian migrants at the southern border of the United States," was introduced in the US Congress to address the mistreatment of Haitian migrants seeking asylum in the United States. The bill highlights the recent events at the southern border where Haitian migrants, including women and children, were subjected to harsh conditions and inhumane treatment by US border patrol agents.

The bill condemns the actions of the border patrol agents and calls for an immediate investigation into the mistreatment of Haitian migrants. It also calls for accountability for those responsible for the mistreatment and urges the US government to provide humane treatment and fair asylum processing for all migrants, regardless of their country of origin.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the need for comprehensive immigration reform to address the root causes of migration and ensure that all migrants are treated with dignity and respect. It also calls for increased support for humanitarian aid to countries like Haiti, to address the underlying issues that force people to flee their homes in search of safety and opportunity. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 670 seeks to bring attention to the plight of Haitian migrants at the US southern border and advocate for a more compassionate and just approach to immigration policy.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 670

Introduced on
2021-09-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/21/2021

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns and denounces the actions of the Customs and Border Patrol agents who confronted Haitian migrants on horseback using their reins as lashes.

Bill 117 H.Res. 670, titled "Condemning the inhumane treatment of Haitian migrants at the southern border of the United States," was introduced in the US Congress to address the mistreatment of Haitian migrants seeking asylum in the United States. The bill highlights the recent events at the southern border where Haitian migrants, including women and children, were subjected to harsh conditions and inhumane treatment by US border patrol agents.

The bill condemns the actions of the border patrol agents and calls for an immediate investigation into the mistreatment of Haitian migrants. It also calls for accountability for those responsible for the mistreatment and urges the US government to provide humane treatment and fair asylum processing for all migrants, regardless of their country of origin.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the need for comprehensive immigration reform to address the root causes of migration and ensure that all migrants are treated with dignity and respect. It also calls for increased support for humanitarian aid to countries like Haiti, to address the underlying issues that force people to flee their homes in search of safety and opportunity. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 670 seeks to bring attention to the plight of Haitian migrants at the US southern border and advocate for a more compassionate and just approach to immigration policy.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the inhumane treatment of Haitian migrants at the southern border of the United States.

Policy Areas
Immigration

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/25/2022

This resolution condemns and denounces the actions of the Customs and Border Patrol agents who confronted Haitian migrants on horseback using their reins as lashes.


Latest Action9/23/2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5096)