Schools Not Shelters Act
United States118th CongressHR-3941House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 20, 2023
Summary
Schools Not Shelters Act This bill prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance to provide shelter or housing for any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry. Specifically, this bill shall apply to the facilities of (1) public elementary or secondary schools, and (2) institutions of higher education. This prohibition shall not apply to shelter or housing provided in response to certain disasters such as a fire, flood, explosion, or tornado for which there has been a disaster declaration.
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Timeline
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 212 (Roll no. 339).
House of Representatives
View voteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 201 (Roll no. 340).
House of Representatives
View voteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Senate