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Homeland Security Improvement Act

USA117th CongressHR-3557| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Homeland Security Improvement Act This bill establishes various bodies and policies related to border security operations. It also limits when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may separate a child from a parent or legal guardian. The bill establishes the independent DHS Border Oversight Commission. The commission's duties shall include recommending policies to protect civil rights and improve the safety of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns. The office shall independently receive and resolve complaints and requests for assistance regarding border security and immigration activities. The office shall have the power to provide redress, including immigration relief and monetary damages. The bill establishes the Border Community Liaison Office. The office's duties include consulting with communities in sectors on the northern and southern borders when developing policies and programs. DHS must ensure CBP officers receive continual education and training each year on topics including interaction with vulnerable populations and professional conduct standards. The bill imposes data collection requirements on law enforcement officials conducting border and immigration-related stops and searches. A child may not be removed from a parent or legal guardian at or near a port of entry or within 100 miles of the border except in certain instances, such as when a court determines that removal of the child is in the child's best interests. The bill requires various reports, including a Government Accountability Office report on the use of force by CBP and ICE.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2203
Homeland Security Improvement Act
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
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.
May 31, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2203
    Homeland Security Improvement Act


  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    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.


  • May 31, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 117-3160: Border Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act
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

USA117th CongressHR-3557| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Homeland Security Improvement Act This bill establishes various bodies and policies related to border security operations. It also limits when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may separate a child from a parent or legal guardian. The bill establishes the independent DHS Border Oversight Commission. The commission's duties shall include recommending policies to protect civil rights and improve the safety of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns. The office shall independently receive and resolve complaints and requests for assistance regarding border security and immigration activities. The office shall have the power to provide redress, including immigration relief and monetary damages. The bill establishes the Border Community Liaison Office. The office's duties include consulting with communities in sectors on the northern and southern borders when developing policies and programs. DHS must ensure CBP officers receive continual education and training each year on topics including interaction with vulnerable populations and professional conduct standards. The bill imposes data collection requirements on law enforcement officials conducting border and immigration-related stops and searches. A child may not be removed from a parent or legal guardian at or near a port of entry or within 100 miles of the border except in certain instances, such as when a court determines that removal of the child is in the child's best interests. The bill requires various reports, including a Government Accountability Office report on the use of force by CBP and ICE.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2203
Homeland Security Improvement Act
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
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.
May 31, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2203
    Homeland Security Improvement Act


  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    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.


  • May 31, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 117-3160: Border Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act
  • 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