United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HCONRES 17 — Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the provision of a basic standard of humanitarian care to all individuals in U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the United States must provide a basic standard of humanitarian care to all individuals in its custody. In particular, the resolution urges U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide adequate care, including health care, living accommodations, and sanitation to those in its custody.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1997-1998)

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Introduced in House

  6. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

  7. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HCONRES 17 do?
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the United States must provide a basic standard of humanitarian care to all individuals in its custody. In particular, the resolution urges U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide adequate care, including health care, living accommodations, and sanitation to those in its custody.
Who sponsors HCONRES 17?
HCONRES 17 is sponsored by Ruiz, Raul (Democratic).
What is the current status of HCONRES 17?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HCONRES 17?
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