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Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to immigration enforcement and border security.
4/17/2024, 11:43 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1241
Bill 117 H.Res. 1241, also known as the Resolution of Inquiry, is a piece of legislation that directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide specific documents to the House of Representatives regarding immigration enforcement and border security. The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability within the Department of Homeland Security by requiring the Secretary to disclose certain information to Congress.
The documents that the Secretary of Homeland Security is required to provide include any reports, studies, or assessments related to immigration enforcement and border security that are currently in his possession. This information is crucial for Congress to effectively oversee and evaluate the Department's activities in these areas.
The Resolution of Inquiry is a tool that Congress can use to compel the executive branch to release information that is necessary for legislative oversight. By passing this bill, Congress is asserting its authority to access important documents that will help inform decision-making and ensure that the Department of Homeland Security is operating in a transparent and accountable manner. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1241 aims to promote transparency and accountability within the Department of Homeland Security by requiring the Secretary to provide specific documents to the House of Representatives related to immigration enforcement and border security. This legislation is an important step towards ensuring that Congress has the information it needs to effectively oversee the Department's activities in these critical areas.
The documents that the Secretary of Homeland Security is required to provide include any reports, studies, or assessments related to immigration enforcement and border security that are currently in his possession. This information is crucial for Congress to effectively oversee and evaluate the Department's activities in these areas.
The Resolution of Inquiry is a tool that Congress can use to compel the executive branch to release information that is necessary for legislative oversight. By passing this bill, Congress is asserting its authority to access important documents that will help inform decision-making and ensure that the Department of Homeland Security is operating in a transparent and accountable manner. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1241 aims to promote transparency and accountability within the Department of Homeland Security by requiring the Secretary to provide specific documents to the House of Representatives related to immigration enforcement and border security. This legislation is an important step towards ensuring that Congress has the information it needs to effectively oversee the Department's activities in these critical areas.
Current Status of Bill HRES 1241
Bill HRES 1241 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2022. Bill HRES 1241 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2022. Bill HRES 1241's most recent activity was Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 107. as of September 22, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1241
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 HRES 1241
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1241
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