Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
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Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act This bill requires the federal government to, before resettling, transporting, or relocating any aliens not in detention, consult with the affected state and local governments. Specifically, the department taking the action, either the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), must consult with the affected state and local governments at least three days before the action. HHS and DHS must also submit to Congress monthly state-specific reports about such actions.
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightFamily relationshipsGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsState and local government operations
Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act
USA117th CongressHR-3659| House
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act This bill requires the federal government to, before resettling, transporting, or relocating any aliens not in detention, consult with the affected state and local governments. Specifically, the department taking the action, either the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), must consult with the affected state and local governments at least three days before the action. HHS and DHS must also submit to Congress monthly state-specific reports about such actions.
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightFamily relationshipsGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsState and local government operations