Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 5283 Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:01 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5283

Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the federal government from using certain federally administered lands to provide housing to any non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have not been admitted into the United States.

Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Forest Service.

The bill also revokes a 2023 lease between the National Park Service and the City of New York to use portions of the Gateway National Recreation Area to provide housing to migrant persons.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5283

Bill HR 5283 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 25, 2023. Bill HR 5283 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 25, 2023. Bill HR 5283's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of December 4, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5283

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5283

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Border security and unlawful immigration

- General public lands matters

- Land use and conservation

- Public housing

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5283

Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide housing to specified aliens on any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Federal land management agencies.