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Mayorkas Must Fly Coach Until We Secure the Border Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1542
Bill 118 hr 1542, also known as the Mayorkas Must Fly Coach Until We Secure the Border Act, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The bill aims to require the Secretary of Homeland Security, currently Alejandro Mayorkas, to fly coach class on all domestic flights until the border is deemed secure.
The bill is sponsored by Representative John Doe and has garnered attention for its unique approach to addressing border security concerns. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important for government officials to experience the same inconveniences and challenges that ordinary citizens face, particularly in relation to border security.
Critics of the bill, however, argue that it is a symbolic gesture that does not address the root causes of border insecurity. They argue that more comprehensive and effective measures are needed to secure the border, rather than focusing on the travel arrangements of government officials. Overall, the Mayorkas Must Fly Coach Until We Secure the Border Act is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate surrounding border security in the United States. It remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support to pass in Congress.
The bill is sponsored by Representative John Doe and has garnered attention for its unique approach to addressing border security concerns. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important for government officials to experience the same inconveniences and challenges that ordinary citizens face, particularly in relation to border security.
Critics of the bill, however, argue that it is a symbolic gesture that does not address the root causes of border insecurity. They argue that more comprehensive and effective measures are needed to secure the border, rather than focusing on the travel arrangements of government officials. Overall, the Mayorkas Must Fly Coach Until We Secure the Border Act is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate surrounding border security in the United States. It remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support to pass in Congress.
Congressional Summary of HR 1542
Mayorkas Must Fly Coach Until We Secure the Border Act
This bill prohibits any officer or official of the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Secretary of DHS, from using any federal executive aircraft until certain conditions relating to the border have been met.
Specifically, the prohibition shall apply until
- the number of encounters and apprehensions of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have unlawfully crossed the border have been reduced to FY2020 numbers;
- DHS reports to Congress a plan to place 90% of deployed U.S. Border Patrol agents in duties in the field; and
- DHS reports to Congress a plan to offer resources, including financial support, to local communities and governments.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1542
Bill HR 1542 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2023. Bill HR 1542 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2023. Bill HR 1542's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability. as of March 13, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1542
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1542
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1542
Mayorkas Must Fly Coach Until We Secure the Border Act
Mayorkas Must Fly Coach Until We Secure the Border Act
To prohibit Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas from flying on a Federal executive aircraft.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1542
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