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H.R. 2203 (116th)

Homeland Security Improvement Act

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Introduced

10 April 2019

Last action

26 September 2019 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34], Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]

Subjects

Immigration, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Immigration · Education

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Summary

Homeland Security Improvement Act This bill establishes various bodies and policies related to border security operations. It also limits when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may separate a child from a parent or legal guardian. The bill establishes the independent DHS Border Oversight Commission. The commission's duties shall include recommending policies to protect civil rights and improve the safety of  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns. The office shall independently receive and resolve complaints and requests for assistance regarding border security and immigration activities. The office shall have the power to provide redress, including immigration relief and monetary damages. The office's other responsibilities include monitoring local offices and recommending disciplinary actions against contractors that have violated policies. The bill establishes the Border Community Liaison Office. The office's duties include consulting with communities in sectors on the northern and southern borders when developing policies and programs. DHS shall ensure CBP officers receive continual education and training each year on topics including interaction with vulnerable populations and professional conduct standards. The bill imposes data collection requirements on law enforcement officials conducting border and immigration-related stops and searches. A child may not be removed from a parent or legal guardian at or near a port of entry or within 100 miles of the border except in certain instances, such as when a court determines that removal of the child is in the child's best interests. The bill requires various reports, including a Government Accountability Office report on the use of force by CBP and ICE.

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Timeline

  1. 10 April 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 April 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 April 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 April 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 May 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 July 2019

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.

    Source: Committee

  7. 17 July 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 17 July 2019

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  9. 19 July 2019

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 122.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 19 July 2019

    Discharge

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  11. 19 July 2019

    Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Committee

  12. 19 July 2019

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-163, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 19 July 2019

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-163, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 24 September 2019

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 577 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H.Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019

    Source: Floor

  15. 25 September 2019

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 546). (text: CR H7928-7929)

    Source: Floor

  16. 25 September 2019

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 25 September 2019

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 546).(text: CR H7928-7929)

    Source: Floor

  18. 25 September 2019

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 216 (Roll no. 545).

    Source: Floor

  19. 25 September 2019

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  20. 25 September 2019

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H.Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019

    Source: Floor

  21. 25 September 2019

    Floor

    Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H7974)

    Source: Floor

  22. 25 September 2019

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H7928-7934)

    Source: Floor

  23. 25 September 2019

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  24. 26 September 2019

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

25 September 2019 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 230 · No 194 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 9

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

25 September 2019 · failed · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · Failed · Official source

Yes 207 · No 216 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 10

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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