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Don’t Mess with Arizona Act
12/29/2022, 10:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7162
Bill 117 HR 7162, also known as the Don't Mess with Arizona Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to immigration enforcement in the state of Arizona.
The bill includes provisions that aim to strengthen border security and crack down on illegal immigration. It calls for increased funding for border patrol agents and the construction of physical barriers along the US-Mexico border. Additionally, the bill proposes measures to enhance cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in enforcing immigration laws.
One of the key components of the Don't Mess with Arizona Act is the establishment of harsher penalties for individuals who are found to be in the country illegally. This includes stricter enforcement of deportation orders and increased penalties for those who re-enter the country after being deported. Overall, the bill seeks to address the challenges posed by illegal immigration in Arizona and improve the enforcement of immigration laws. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect national security and uphold the rule of law. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential impact of the bill on immigrant communities and civil liberties. As the Don't Mess with Arizona Act makes its way through the legislative process, it will be important to closely monitor any amendments or changes that may be made to the bill. Stay tuned for updates on this important piece of legislation.
The bill includes provisions that aim to strengthen border security and crack down on illegal immigration. It calls for increased funding for border patrol agents and the construction of physical barriers along the US-Mexico border. Additionally, the bill proposes measures to enhance cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in enforcing immigration laws.
One of the key components of the Don't Mess with Arizona Act is the establishment of harsher penalties for individuals who are found to be in the country illegally. This includes stricter enforcement of deportation orders and increased penalties for those who re-enter the country after being deported. Overall, the bill seeks to address the challenges posed by illegal immigration in Arizona and improve the enforcement of immigration laws. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect national security and uphold the rule of law. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential impact of the bill on immigrant communities and civil liberties. As the Don't Mess with Arizona Act makes its way through the legislative process, it will be important to closely monitor any amendments or changes that may be made to the bill. Stay tuned for updates on this important piece of legislation.
Congressional Summary of HR 7162
Don't Mess with Arizona Act
This bill expresses the sense of Congress that Arizona, and any other state that has exempted itself from observing Daylight Saving Time as in effect on March 15, 2022, should be able to (1) continue to observe permanent standard time, and (2) elect to observe daylight saving time in the future.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7162
Bill HR 7162 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2022. Bill HR 7162 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2022. Bill HR 7162's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. as of March 21, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7162
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7162
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7162
Don’t Mess with Arizona Act
Don’t Mess with Arizona Act
To express the sense of Congress regarding State choice in the observation of daylight saving time.
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