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Upholding the Law at Our Border Act

12/30/2022, 2:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3263

Upholding the Law at Our Border Act

This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to periodically investigate and report on certain issues until there have been fewer than 35,000 apprehensions at the southwest border for three consecutive months.

When required, the reports must address certain issues, including (1) the vetting procedures applicable to aliens seeking entry into the United States who were apprehended along the southwest border, (2) the total number of individuals not lawfully present who have been processed and released into the United States, (3) the number of such individuals who have received parole, and (4) an audit of the parole applications.

The office must submit such reports (and provide briefings on the reports) to the President, Congress, DHS, and the Department of Justice.

Current Status of Bill S 3263

Bill S 3263 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill S 3263 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 18, 2021.  Bill S 3263's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of November 18, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3263

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3263

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3263

Upholding the Law at Our Border Act
Upholding the Law at Our Border Act
A bill to require the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security to investigate the vetting and processing of illegal aliens apprehended along the southwest border and to ensure that all laws are being upheld.

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