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Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-5283| House 
| Updated: 12/4/2023
Nicole Malliotakis

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (16)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the federal government from using certain federally administered lands to provide housing to any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have not been admitted into the United States. Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Forest Service. The bill also revokes a 2023 lease between the National Park Service and the City of New York to use portions of the Gateway National Recreation Area to provide housing to migrant persons.

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Timeline
Aug 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Aug 25, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Sep 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Oct 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Oct 19, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 25, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 26, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 26, 2023
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
Oct 26, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 17.
Nov 17, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 220.
Nov 17, 2023
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Nov 17, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-275, Part I.
Nov 29, 2023
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.
Nov 29, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H5957-5970)
Nov 29, 2023
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.
Nov 29, 2023
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.
Nov 29, 2023
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lisa C. McClain to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Nov 29, 2023
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5283.
Nov 29, 2023
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 1.
Nov 29, 2023
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2.
Nov 29, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 29, 2023
Mr. Westerman moved that the committee rise.
Nov 29, 2023
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 29, 2023
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5283 as unfinished business.
Nov 30, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6027-6029)
Nov 30, 2023
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Nov 30, 2023
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5283.
Nov 30, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 30, 2023
The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Nov 30, 2023
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 224 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 689).
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Nov 30, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 4, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • August 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • August 25, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.


  • September 26, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.


  • October 17, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • October 19, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 25, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 26, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 26, 2023
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.


  • October 26, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 17.


  • November 17, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 220.


  • November 17, 2023
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • November 17, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-275, Part I.


  • November 29, 2023
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.


  • November 29, 2023
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H5957-5970)


  • November 29, 2023
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.


  • November 29, 2023
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.


  • November 29, 2023
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Lisa C. McClain to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.


  • November 29, 2023
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5283.


  • November 29, 2023
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 1.


  • November 29, 2023
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2.


  • November 29, 2023
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • November 29, 2023
    Mr. Westerman moved that the committee rise.


  • November 29, 2023
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • November 29, 2023
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5283 as unfinished business.


  • November 30, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6027-6029)


  • November 30, 2023
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • November 30, 2023
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5283.


  • November 30, 2023
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • November 30, 2023
    The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • November 30, 2023
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 224 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 689).
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  • November 30, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 4, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-891: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5283) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide housing to specified aliens on any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Federal land management agencies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5961) to freeze certain Iranian funds involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S. J. Res. 32) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Border security and unlawful immigrationGeneral public lands mattersLand use and conservationPublic housing

Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-5283| House 
| Updated: 12/4/2023
Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the federal government from using certain federally administered lands to provide housing to any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have not been admitted into the United States. Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Forest Service. The bill also revokes a 2023 lease between the National Park Service and the City of New York to use portions of the Gateway National Recreation Area to provide housing to migrant persons.

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Timeline
Aug 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Aug 25, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Sep 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Oct 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Oct 19, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 25, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 26, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 26, 2023
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
Oct 26, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 17.
Nov 17, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 220.
Nov 17, 2023
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Nov 17, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-275, Part I.
Nov 29, 2023
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.
Nov 29, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H5957-5970)
Nov 29, 2023
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.
Nov 29, 2023
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.
Nov 29, 2023
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lisa C. McClain to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Nov 29, 2023
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5283.
Nov 29, 2023
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 1.
Nov 29, 2023
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2.
Nov 29, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 29, 2023
Mr. Westerman moved that the committee rise.
Nov 29, 2023
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 29, 2023
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5283 as unfinished business.
Nov 30, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6027-6029)
Nov 30, 2023
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Nov 30, 2023
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5283.
Nov 30, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 30, 2023
The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Nov 30, 2023
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 224 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 689).
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Nov 30, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 4, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • August 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • August 25, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.


  • September 26, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.


  • October 17, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • October 19, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 25, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 26, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 26, 2023
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.


  • October 26, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 17.


  • November 17, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 220.


  • November 17, 2023
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • November 17, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-275, Part I.


  • November 29, 2023
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.


  • November 29, 2023
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H5957-5970)


  • November 29, 2023
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.


  • November 29, 2023
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.


  • November 29, 2023
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Lisa C. McClain to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.


  • November 29, 2023
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5283.


  • November 29, 2023
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 1.


  • November 29, 2023
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2.


  • November 29, 2023
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • November 29, 2023
    Mr. Westerman moved that the committee rise.


  • November 29, 2023
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • November 29, 2023
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5283 as unfinished business.


  • November 30, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6027-6029)


  • November 30, 2023
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • November 30, 2023
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5283.


  • November 30, 2023
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • November 30, 2023
    The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • November 30, 2023
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 224 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 689).
    View Vote


  • November 30, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 4, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nicole Malliotakis

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (16)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-891: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5283) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide housing to specified aliens on any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Federal land management agencies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5961) to freeze certain Iranian funds involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S. J. Res. 32) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationGeneral public lands mattersLand use and conservationPublic housing