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H.R. 5283 (118th)

Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

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Introduced

25 August 2023

Last action

4 December 2023 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11], Dan Newhouse, Elise Stefanik, Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Anthony D'Esposito, Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Tony Gonzales, Christopher Smith, Brandon Williams, Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large], Cory Mills, Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4], Scott Franklin, Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

Subjects

Housing, Immigration

Source updated

24 March 2026

Housing · Immigration

Summary

Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the federal government from using certain federally administered lands to provide housing to any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have not been admitted into the United States. Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Forest Service.

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Timeline

  1. 25 August 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. 25 August 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 August 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 September 2023

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 October 2023

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 October 2023

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 October 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 26 October 2023

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 17.

    Source: Committee

  9. 26 October 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 26 October 2023

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  11. 17 November 2023

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 220.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 17 November 2023

    Discharge

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  13. 17 November 2023

    Committee

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Source: Committee

  14. 17 November 2023

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-275, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  15. 17 November 2023

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-275, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  16. 28 November 2023

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.

    Source: Floor

  17. 29 November 2023

    Floor

    Mr. Westerman moved that the committee rise.

    Source: Floor

  18. 29 November 2023

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Lisa C. McClain to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  19. 29 November 2023

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5283 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  20. 29 November 2023

    Passed

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  21. 29 November 2023

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  22. 29 November 2023

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.

    Source: Floor

  23. 29 November 2023

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H5957-5970)

    Source: Floor

  24. 30 November 2023

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  25. 30 November 2023

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5283.

    Source: Floor

  26. 30 November 2023

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  27. 30 November 2023

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6027-6029)

    Source: Floor

  28. 30 November 2023

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  29. 30 November 2023

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 224 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 689).

    Source: Floor

  30. 30 November 2023

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 224 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 689).

    Source: Floor

  31. 30 November 2023

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  32. 4 December 2023

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

30 November 2023 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 224 · No 203 · Abstain · Absent/not voting 7

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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Referred in Senate (text)

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