To amend the immigration laws and provide for border security, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-6136| House
| Updated: 6/27/2018
Bob Goodlatte
Republican Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (11)
Committees (17)
• 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• Energy and Commerce Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Aviation Subcommittee• Budget Committee• Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the border, including by increasing enforcement personnel. The bill provides funding for infrastructure, law enforcement, and border security, including funds for a border wall along the southern border. The bill provides for: (1) an Integrated Border Enforcement Team Program within DHS; (2) Tunnel Task Forces; (3) a pilot program on the use of electromagnetic spectrum to support border control operations; (4) a Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program; (5) construction of new border ports of entry; (6) a biometric exit data system at certain airports, seaports, and land ports of entry; (7) electronic passport screening and biometric matching; and (8) protections for children apprehended at the border from parental separation and for children in DHS custody. DHS may provide assistance to a foreign country to address migrant flows affecting the United States. DHS may provide six-year renewable contingent nonimmigrant status for certain aliens who were under the age of 16 when they first entered the United States. Adjustment to immigrant status is provided based on a point system. Children of long-term temporary foreign workers are also eligible for such status adjustment. DHS may designate certain groups as a criminal gang. Such individuals may not seek asylum, withholding of removal, or temporary protected status. Indemnification is provided for law enforcement entities sued for complying with DHS detainers. DHS detainer authority is revised. The bill creates a private right of action against a state or local jurisdiction that declines to honor a DHS detainer for a convicted illegal alien who then commits murder, rape, or sexual abuse of a minor. The bill eliminates: (1) the diversity visa program, (2) certain family-based visa categories, and (3) the per-country limit for employment-based immigrants. The per-country limit for family based-immigrants is increased. Asylum and visa screening provisions are revised.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, the Budget, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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 Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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 Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 953 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6136 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6136 under a closed rule.
Rule H. Res. 953 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 953. (consideration: CR H5450-5488; text: CR H5450-5451)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6136 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6136 under a closed rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6136.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 6136 is postponed until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5765-5767)
Mr. Espaillat moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H5766)
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 add a new section to the bill prohibiting an officer or employee of the United States to detain and alien who entered the United States with the alien's child who is under 18 years old separately from the child for the purpose of deterring immigration, notwithstanding any other provision of law, judicial determination, concent decree, or settlement agreement.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 230 (Roll no. 296).
View VoteOn passage Failed by recorded vote: 121 - 301 (Roll no. 297).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Immigration
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAgricultural tradeAppropriationsArizonaAssault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCaliforniaCanadaChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesElementary and secondary educationEmployee hiringEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFederal preemptionFirearms and explosivesForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborForests, forestry, treesFraud offenses and financial crimesGeneticsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial review and appealsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLakes and riversLand use and conservationLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsMaineMexicoMichiganMilitary civil functionsMontanaMotor vehiclesNational Guard and reservesNew York StateNorth DakotaPerformance measurementPest managementPhotography and imagingPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationTerrorismTexasTravel and tourismVermontViolent crimeVisas and passportsWashington State
To amend the immigration laws and provide for border security, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-6136| House
| Updated: 6/27/2018
Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the border, including by increasing enforcement personnel. The bill provides funding for infrastructure, law enforcement, and border security, including funds for a border wall along the southern border. The bill provides for: (1) an Integrated Border Enforcement Team Program within DHS; (2) Tunnel Task Forces; (3) a pilot program on the use of electromagnetic spectrum to support border control operations; (4) a Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program; (5) construction of new border ports of entry; (6) a biometric exit data system at certain airports, seaports, and land ports of entry; (7) electronic passport screening and biometric matching; and (8) protections for children apprehended at the border from parental separation and for children in DHS custody. DHS may provide assistance to a foreign country to address migrant flows affecting the United States. DHS may provide six-year renewable contingent nonimmigrant status for certain aliens who were under the age of 16 when they first entered the United States. Adjustment to immigrant status is provided based on a point system. Children of long-term temporary foreign workers are also eligible for such status adjustment. DHS may designate certain groups as a criminal gang. Such individuals may not seek asylum, withholding of removal, or temporary protected status. Indemnification is provided for law enforcement entities sued for complying with DHS detainers. DHS detainer authority is revised. The bill creates a private right of action against a state or local jurisdiction that declines to honor a DHS detainer for a convicted illegal alien who then commits murder, rape, or sexual abuse of a minor. The bill eliminates: (1) the diversity visa program, (2) certain family-based visa categories, and (3) the per-country limit for employment-based immigrants. The per-country limit for family based-immigrants is increased. Asylum and visa screening provisions are revised.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, the Budget, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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 Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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 Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 953 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6136 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6136 under a closed rule.
Rule H. Res. 953 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 953. (consideration: CR H5450-5488; text: CR H5450-5451)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6136 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6136 under a closed rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6136.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 6136 is postponed until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5765-5767)
Mr. Espaillat moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H5766)
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 add a new section to the bill prohibiting an officer or employee of the United States to detain and alien who entered the United States with the alien's child who is under 18 years old separately from the child for the purpose of deterring immigration, notwithstanding any other provision of law, judicial determination, concent decree, or settlement agreement.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 230 (Roll no. 296).
View VoteOn passage Failed by recorded vote: 121 - 301 (Roll no. 297).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Bob Goodlatte
Republican Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (11)
Committees (17)
• 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• Energy and Commerce Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Aviation Subcommittee• Budget Committee• Natural Resources Committee
Immigration
Related Bills
- HR 115-6691: Community Safety and Security Act of 2018
- HR 115-7068: To close loopholes in the immigration laws that serve as incentives to aliens to attempt to enter the United States unlawfully, and for other purposes.
- HRES 115-953: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6136) to amend the immigration laws and provide for border security, and for other purposes.
- HR 115-6204: To clarify standards of family detention and the treatment of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes.
- HR 115-6439: Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act of 2018
- HR 115-6742: Secure Border Communications Act
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAgricultural tradeAppropriationsArizonaAssault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCaliforniaCanadaChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesElementary and secondary educationEmployee hiringEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFederal preemptionFirearms and explosivesForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborForests, forestry, treesFraud offenses and financial crimesGeneticsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial review and appealsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLakes and riversLand use and conservationLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsMaineMexicoMichiganMilitary civil functionsMontanaMotor vehiclesNational Guard and reservesNew York StateNorth DakotaPerformance measurementPest managementPhotography and imagingPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationTerrorismTexasTravel and tourismVermontViolent crimeVisas and passportsWashington State