Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern border is an invasion.

3/18/2024, 10:27 PM

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern U.S. border is an invasion.

Bill 118 HRES 1031, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern border is an invasion," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to convey the House of Representatives' belief that the current situation at the southern border of the United States constitutes an invasion.

The resolution does not propose any specific policy changes or actions to address the situation at the border but rather serves as a statement of the House's perspective on the matter. It is important to note that the term "invasion" is a highly charged and controversial term that has been used in political discourse to describe the influx of migrants and asylum seekers at the southern border.

Supporters of the resolution argue that the large number of individuals crossing the border constitutes a threat to national security and sovereignty, and that labeling it as an invasion is an accurate characterization of the situation. Critics, on the other hand, argue that the term is inflammatory and dehumanizing, and that it does not accurately reflect the complex reasons behind migration to the United States. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1031 is a symbolic statement by the House of Representatives regarding the situation at the southern border, and it reflects the ongoing debate and division over immigration policy in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1031

Introduced on
2024-02-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/26/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern U.S. border is an invasion.

Bill 118 HRES 1031, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern border is an invasion," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to convey the House of Representatives' belief that the current situation at the southern border of the United States constitutes an invasion.

The resolution does not propose any specific policy changes or actions to address the situation at the border but rather serves as a statement of the House's perspective on the matter. It is important to note that the term "invasion" is a highly charged and controversial term that has been used in political discourse to describe the influx of migrants and asylum seekers at the southern border.

Supporters of the resolution argue that the large number of individuals crossing the border constitutes a threat to national security and sovereignty, and that labeling it as an invasion is an accurate characterization of the situation. Critics, on the other hand, argue that the term is inflammatory and dehumanizing, and that it does not accurately reflect the complex reasons behind migration to the United States. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1031 is a symbolic statement by the House of Representatives regarding the situation at the southern border, and it reflects the ongoing debate and division over immigration policy in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern border is an invasion.

Policy Areas
Immigration

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/12/2024

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern U.S. border is an invasion.


Latest Action2/26/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.