Homeland Security Improvement Act
USA116th CongressHR-2203| House
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Veronica Escobar
Democratic Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (28)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Homeland Security Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill establishes the position of Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The ombudsman shall establish an independent, neutral, and standardized process to assist individuals in resolving complaints related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and related entities; make recommendations to DHS to address chronic issues identified in the complaints process; establish a Border Oversight Panel, which shall make recommendations related to border enforcement policies and strategies; review ICE and CBP compliance with departmental policies and standards of care for detained aliens; establish a Border Community Liaison in each Border Patrol sector on the northern and southern borders, which shall consult with and receive feedback from border communities on ICE and CBP policies and activities; conduct yearly evaluations of training for ICE and CBP agents and officers, including whether such training adequately addresses the use of force and civil rights issues; develop recommendations for establishing an electronic number system for tracking a child that has been separated from a parent, legal guardian, or relative; and report to Congress a plan to require the use of body-worn cameras by Border Patrol agents and ICE officers.
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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-163, Part I.
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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H7928-7934)
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2203.
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 2203.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 2203.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7974-7976)
Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H7974)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Green (TN) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add language at the end of section 711 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Ombudsman to include additional information inspecific reports.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 216 (Roll no. 545).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 546). (text: CR H7928-7929)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Immigration
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmployee performanceEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersPhotography and imagingSpecialized courtsTechnology assessment
Homeland Security Improvement Act
USA116th CongressHR-2203| House
| Updated: 9/26/2019
This bill establishes the position of Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The ombudsman shall establish an independent, neutral, and standardized process to assist individuals in resolving complaints related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and related entities; make recommendations to DHS to address chronic issues identified in the complaints process; establish a Border Oversight Panel, which shall make recommendations related to border enforcement policies and strategies; review ICE and CBP compliance with departmental policies and standards of care for detained aliens; establish a Border Community Liaison in each Border Patrol sector on the northern and southern borders, which shall consult with and receive feedback from border communities on ICE and CBP policies and activities; conduct yearly evaluations of training for ICE and CBP agents and officers, including whether such training adequately addresses the use of force and civil rights issues; develop recommendations for establishing an electronic number system for tracking a child that has been separated from a parent, legal guardian, or relative; and report to Congress a plan to require the use of body-worn cameras by Border Patrol agents and ICE officers.
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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-163, Part I.
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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H7928-7934)
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2203.
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 2203.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 2203.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7974-7976)
Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H7974)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Green (TN) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add language at the end of section 711 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Ombudsman to include additional information inspecific reports.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 216 (Roll no. 545).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 546). (text: CR H7928-7929)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Veronica Escobar
Democratic Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (28)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Homeland Security Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
Immigration
Related Bills
- HRES 116-577: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2203) to increase transparency, accountability, and community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security, provide independent oversight of border security activities, improve training for agents and officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3525) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish uniform processes for medical screening of individuals interdicted between ports of entry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 576) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the whistleblower complaint of August 12, 2019, made to the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community; and for other purposes.
- HR 116-3777: National Commission To Investigate the Treatment of Migrant Families and Children Act of 2019.
- S 116-2691: A bill to establish the position of Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Enforcement Related Concerns in the Department of Homeland Security.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmployee performanceEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersPhotography and imagingSpecialized courtsTechnology assessment