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U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act

USA116th CongressHR-3525| House 
| Updated: 10/15/2019
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (21)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) research and report to Congress new approaches to improve procedures for providing medical screening of individuals interdicted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection between ports of entry and recommend any necessary corrective actions, and (2) establish an electronic health record system containing the records of individuals in DHS custody that can be accessed by all relevant DHS departments.

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Timeline
Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 18, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 167.
Sep 18, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-211.
Sep 24, 2019
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
Sep 26, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H8032-8037)
Sep 26, 2019
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
Sep 26, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3525.
Sep 26, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 26, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 3525.
Sep 26, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8038-8041)
Sep 26, 2019
Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H8038)
Sep 26, 2019
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 with an amendment to change the effective date of section 3 to September 30, 2027.
Sep 26, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Sep 26, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 213 (Roll no. 551).
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Sep 26, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 552). (text: CR H8032)
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Sep 26, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 15, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 27, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 17, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 17, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 18, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 167.


  • September 18, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-211.


  • September 24, 2019
    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


  • September 26, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H8032-8037)


  • September 26, 2019
    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


  • September 26, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3525.


  • September 26, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • September 26, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 3525.


  • September 26, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8038-8041)


  • September 26, 2019
    Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H8038)


  • September 26, 2019
    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 with an amendment to change the effective date of section 3 to September 30, 2027.


  • September 26, 2019
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • September 26, 2019
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 213 (Roll no. 551).
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  • September 26, 2019
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 552). (text: CR H8032)
    View Vote


  • September 26, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 15, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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.
Border security and unlawful immigrationChild healthComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsHealth information and medical recordsImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresMedical tests and diagnostic methods

U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act

USA116th CongressHR-3525| House 
| Updated: 10/15/2019
U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) research and report to Congress new approaches to improve procedures for providing medical screening of individuals interdicted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection between ports of entry and recommend any necessary corrective actions, and (2) establish an electronic health record system containing the records of individuals in DHS custody that can be accessed by all relevant DHS departments.

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Timeline
Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 18, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 167.
Sep 18, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-211.
Sep 24, 2019
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
Sep 26, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H8032-8037)
Sep 26, 2019
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
Sep 26, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3525.
Sep 26, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 26, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 3525.
Sep 26, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8038-8041)
Sep 26, 2019
Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H8038)
Sep 26, 2019
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 with an amendment to change the effective date of section 3 to September 30, 2027.
Sep 26, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Sep 26, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 213 (Roll no. 551).
View Vote
Sep 26, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 552). (text: CR H8032)
View Vote
Sep 26, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 15, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 27, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 17, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 17, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 18, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 167.


  • September 18, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-211.


  • September 24, 2019
    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


  • September 26, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H8032-8037)


  • September 26, 2019
    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


  • September 26, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3525.


  • September 26, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • September 26, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 3525.


  • September 26, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8038-8041)


  • September 26, 2019
    Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H8038)


  • September 26, 2019
    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 with an amendment to change the effective date of section 3 to September 30, 2027.


  • September 26, 2019
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • September 26, 2019
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 213 (Roll no. 551).
    View Vote


  • September 26, 2019
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 552). (text: CR H8032)
    View Vote


  • September 26, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 15, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (21)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee

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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationChild healthComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsHealth information and medical recordsImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresMedical tests and diagnostic methods