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

12/31/2022, 5:36 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 670

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 670

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.

Current Status of Bill HRES 670

Bill HRES 670 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 23, 2021. Bill HRES 670 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2021.  Bill HRES 670's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5096) as of September 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 670

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
108
Democrat Cosponsors
108
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 670

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 670

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

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