• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Agriculture Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Aviation Subcommittee• Natural Resources Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Securing America's Future Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise immigrant visa allocation provisions, including family-related visas. A nonimmigrant classification for parents of adult U.S. citizens is created. The diversity visa program is eliminated. Annual immigration levels are revised. The limit on the worldwide level of employment-based immigrants is increased. The H-2C visa temporary agricultural worker program is revised. A trust fund is established to provide incentives for such workers to return to their country of origin. DNA testing to establish family relationships is authorized. Employment eligibility verification provisions are revised. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall establish an employment verification system. No federal, state, or local government entity or individual may prohibit or restrict a federal, state, or local government entity or official from complying with the immigration laws or assisting related federal law enforcement activities. The bill revises provisions regarding: (1) detention of aliens in removal proceedings; (2) illegal entry and reentry; (3) inadmissibility and deportability of criminal aliens, gang members, drunk drivers, and sex offenders; (4) repatriation; (5) asylum and asylum fraud; (6) unaccompanied alien children; (7) foreign students; and (8) visa fraud. The bill: (1) transfers authority for strengthening the southern border from the Department of Justice to DHS; (2) revises border security provisions; (3) provides for additional border security personnel; (4) authorizes new ports of entry along the northern border and southern borders; (5) authorizes National Guard border security activities; (6) provides contingent nonimmigrant status for certain aliens who entered the United States as minors; (7) authorizes appropriations for specified border barriers and infrastructure; and (8) establishes Operation Stonegarden to make border security grants to law enforcement agencies. DHS shall: (1) submit a southern border threat analysis, (2) establish the Integrated Border Enforcement Team program, (3) implement the Border Security Deployment Program, (4) review social media activities of visa applicants, and (5) establish a biometric exit data system.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 952 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 954 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
Rule H. Res. 954 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 954. (consideration: CR H5380-5438; text: CR H5380-5423)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4760.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Lujan Grisham, M. moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H5433-5436)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the 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 replace the bill text with langauge found in H.R. 3440, the Dream Act of 2017.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 234 (Roll no. 281).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 952 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 954 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
Rule H. Res. 954 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 954. (consideration: CR H5380-5438; text: CR H5380-5423)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4760.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Lujan Grisham, M. moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H5433-5436)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the 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 replace the bill text with langauge found in H.R. 3440, the Dream Act of 2017.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 234 (Roll no. 281).
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdoption and foster careAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAquacultureAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCanadaChild safety and welfareCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of LaborDepartment of StateDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFederal preemptionFood industry and servicesForeign laborForests, forestry, treesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHigher educationHuman traffickingImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresIncome tax creditsIntergovernmental relationsInternational law and treatiesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJuvenile crime and gang violenceLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLicensing and registrationsMexicoMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborMilitary personnel and dependentsMotor vehiclesNational Guard and reservesOrganized crimePersonnel recordsPhotography and imagingPublic contracts and procurementRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSanctionsSeafoodState and local financeState and local government operationsTechnology assessmentTelephone and wireless communicationTemporary and part-time employmentTerrorismTransportation safety and securityVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationViolent crimeVisas and passportsWages and earningsWorker safety and health
To amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-4760| House
| Updated: 6/21/2018
Securing America's Future Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise immigrant visa allocation provisions, including family-related visas. A nonimmigrant classification for parents of adult U.S. citizens is created. The diversity visa program is eliminated. Annual immigration levels are revised. The limit on the worldwide level of employment-based immigrants is increased. The H-2C visa temporary agricultural worker program is revised. A trust fund is established to provide incentives for such workers to return to their country of origin. DNA testing to establish family relationships is authorized. Employment eligibility verification provisions are revised. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall establish an employment verification system. No federal, state, or local government entity or individual may prohibit or restrict a federal, state, or local government entity or official from complying with the immigration laws or assisting related federal law enforcement activities. The bill revises provisions regarding: (1) detention of aliens in removal proceedings; (2) illegal entry and reentry; (3) inadmissibility and deportability of criminal aliens, gang members, drunk drivers, and sex offenders; (4) repatriation; (5) asylum and asylum fraud; (6) unaccompanied alien children; (7) foreign students; and (8) visa fraud. The bill: (1) transfers authority for strengthening the southern border from the Department of Justice to DHS; (2) revises border security provisions; (3) provides for additional border security personnel; (4) authorizes new ports of entry along the northern border and southern borders; (5) authorizes National Guard border security activities; (6) provides contingent nonimmigrant status for certain aliens who entered the United States as minors; (7) authorizes appropriations for specified border barriers and infrastructure; and (8) establishes Operation Stonegarden to make border security grants to law enforcement agencies. DHS shall: (1) submit a southern border threat analysis, (2) establish the Integrated Border Enforcement Team program, (3) implement the Border Security Deployment Program, (4) review social media activities of visa applicants, and (5) establish a biometric exit data system.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 952 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 954 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
Rule H. Res. 954 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 954. (consideration: CR H5380-5438; text: CR H5380-5423)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4760.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Lujan Grisham, M. moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H5433-5436)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the 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 replace the bill text with langauge found in H.R. 3440, the Dream Act of 2017.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 234 (Roll no. 281).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 952 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 954 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
Rule H. Res. 954 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 954. (consideration: CR H5380-5438; text: CR H5380-5423)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4760.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Lujan Grisham, M. moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H5433-5436)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the 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 replace the bill text with langauge found in H.R. 3440, the Dream Act of 2017.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 234 (Roll no. 281).
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Agriculture Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Aviation Subcommittee• Natural Resources Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdoption and foster careAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAquacultureAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCanadaChild safety and welfareCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of LaborDepartment of StateDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFederal preemptionFood industry and servicesForeign laborForests, forestry, treesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHigher educationHuman traffickingImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresIncome tax creditsIntergovernmental relationsInternational law and treatiesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJuvenile crime and gang violenceLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLicensing and registrationsMexicoMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborMilitary personnel and dependentsMotor vehiclesNational Guard and reservesOrganized crimePersonnel recordsPhotography and imagingPublic contracts and procurementRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSanctionsSeafoodState and local financeState and local government operationsTechnology assessmentTelephone and wireless communicationTemporary and part-time employmentTerrorismTransportation safety and securityVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationViolent crimeVisas and passportsWages and earningsWorker safety and health