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Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain information relating to enforcement and removal operations.

12/29/2022, 10:18 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 960

Bill 117 H.Res. 960, also known as the "Of Inquiry Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to Provide Certain Information Relating to Enforcement and Removal Operations," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide specific information regarding enforcement and removal operations conducted by the department.

The bill calls for the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide detailed data on the number of individuals apprehended, detained, and removed from the United States during enforcement and removal operations. Additionally, the bill requests information on the demographics of those individuals, including their nationality, age, and gender.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide information on the locations where enforcement and removal operations have taken place, as well as the methods used to carry out these operations. The bill also calls for information on any incidents of misconduct or abuse that may have occurred during these operations. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 960 seeks to increase transparency and accountability within the Department of Homeland Security by requiring the Secretary to provide detailed information on enforcement and removal operations. This information will help Congress and the public better understand the impact and effectiveness of these operations and ensure that they are carried out in a lawful and ethical manner.

Congressional Summary of HRES 960

This resolution directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to the extent that such information is in the possession of DHS, to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of documents, emails, charts, or tables, no later than 14 days after date on which this resolution is agreed to, for FY2021, which refer or relate to

  • information on custody and case management, including Enforcement and Removal Operations of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement nondetained cases;
  • information on administrative and criminal arrests;
  • information on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers; and
  • information on removals.

Current Status of Bill HRES 960

Bill HRES 960 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2022. Bill HRES 960 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 2, 2022.  Bill HRES 960's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 960

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 960

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 960

Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain information relating to enforcement and removal operations.
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain information relating to enforcement and removal operations.

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