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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.

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Summary of Bill HJRES 171

Bill 118 hjres 171 is a piece of legislation that aims to provide congressional disapproval of a proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The proposed rule in question pertains to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.

The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the focus is on a rule that would impact the Unaccompanied Children Program, which provides support and services to minors who arrive in the United States without a parent or guardian.

The legislation seeks to express disapproval of the proposed rule, indicating that Congress does not support the changes or regulations outlined within it. By passing this bill, Congress would effectively block the implementation of the rule, preventing it from taking effect. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 171 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses concerns surrounding the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule and seeks to exercise congressional oversight in this area.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 171

Bill HJRES 171 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2024. Bill HJRES 171 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2024.  Bill HJRES 171's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 27, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 171

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
32
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
32
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 171

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 171

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.

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