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To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-514| House 
| Updated: 2/8/2017
Ken Calvert

Ken Calvert

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Dana Rohrabacher (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act or the HELD Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds by a state or local subdivision that has in effect a law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes: (1) a timely response to a request by the Department of Homeland Security for information about an alien in custody, including the alien's estimated release date; or (2) compliance with a detainer request.
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Timeline
Jan 13, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • January 13, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • January 13, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Border security and unlawful immigrationDetention of personsImmigration status and proceduresLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operations

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-514| House 
| Updated: 2/8/2017
Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act or the HELD Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds by a state or local subdivision that has in effect a law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes: (1) a timely response to a request by the Department of Homeland Security for information about an alien in custody, including the alien's estimated release date; or (2) compliance with a detainer request.
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Timeline
Jan 13, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • January 13, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • January 13, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Ken Calvert

Ken Calvert

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Dana Rohrabacher (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationDetention of personsImmigration status and proceduresLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operations