Rejecting any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally.

12/30/2022, 8:18 AM

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives rejects any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally.

Bill 117 H.Res. 765, titled "Rejecting any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally," is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The bill aims to address the issue of individuals crossing the US border illegally and receiving financial compensation.

The bill states that it rejects any proposal or legislation that would provide financial compensation to individuals who cross the US border illegally. It argues that such compensation would incentivize illegal border crossings and undermine the rule of law.

The bill has sparked debate among lawmakers, with some arguing that providing financial compensation to individuals crossing the border illegally would be a violation of US immigration laws and would encourage further illegal immigration. Others argue that such compensation is necessary to ensure the humane treatment of individuals seeking asylum in the US. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 765 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over immigration policy in the United States. It remains to be seen how the bill will progress through Congress and what impact it may have on US immigration policy.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 765

Introduced on
2021-11-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/2/2021

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives rejects any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally.

Bill 117 H.Res. 765, titled "Rejecting any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally," is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The bill aims to address the issue of individuals crossing the US border illegally and receiving financial compensation.

The bill states that it rejects any proposal or legislation that would provide financial compensation to individuals who cross the US border illegally. It argues that such compensation would incentivize illegal border crossings and undermine the rule of law.

The bill has sparked debate among lawmakers, with some arguing that providing financial compensation to individuals crossing the border illegally would be a violation of US immigration laws and would encourage further illegal immigration. Others argue that such compensation is necessary to ensure the humane treatment of individuals seeking asylum in the US. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 765 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over immigration policy in the United States. It remains to be seen how the bill will progress through Congress and what impact it may have on US immigration policy.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRejecting any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally.

Policy Areas
Immigration

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/2/2022

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives rejects any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally.


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