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HR 6136 — Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Summary

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the border, including by increasing enforcement personnel. The bill provides funding for infrastructure, law enforcement, and border security, including funds for a border wall along the southern border. The bill provides for: (1) an Integrated Border Enforcement Team Program within DHS; (2) Tunnel Task Forces; (3) a pilot program on the use of electromagnetic spectrum to support border control operations; (4) a Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program; (5) construction of new border ports of entry; (6) a biometric exit data system at certain airports, seaports, and land ports of entry; (7) electronic passport screening and biometric matching; and (8) protections for children apprehended at the border from parental separation and for children in DHS custody. DHS may provide assistance to a foreign country to address migrant flows affecting the United States. DHS may provide six-year renewable contingent nonimmigrant status for certain aliens who were under the age of 16 when they first entered the United States. Adjustment to immigrant status is provided based on a point system. Children of long-term temporary foreign workers are also eligible for such status adjustment. DHS may designate certain groups as a criminal gang. Such individuals may not seek asylum, withholding of removal, or temporary protected status. Indemnification is provided for law enforcement entities sued for complying with DHS detainers. DHS detainer authority is revised. The bill creates a private right of action against a state or local jurisdiction that declines to honor a DHS detainer for a convicted illegal alien who then commits murder, rape, or sexual abuse of a minor. The bill eliminates: (1) the diversity visa program, (2) certain family-based visa categories, and (3) the per-country limit for employment-based immigrants. The per-country limit for family based-immigrants is increased. Asylum and visa screening provisions are revised.

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Action History

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On passage Failed by recorded vote: 121 - 301 (Roll no. 297).

  3. On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 230 (Roll no. 296).

  4. The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section to the bill prohibiting an officer or employee of the United States to detain and alien who entered the United States with the alien's child who is under 18 years old separately from the child for the purpose of deterring immigration, notwithstanding any other provision of law, judicial determination, concent decree, or settlement agreement.

  6. Mr. Espaillat moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H5766)

  7. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5765-5767)

  8. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 6136 is postponed until a time to be announced.

  9. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  10. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6136.

  11. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6136 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6136 under a closed rule.

  12. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 953. (consideration: CR H5450-5488; text: CR H5450-5451)

  13. Rule H. Res. 953 passed House.

  14. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 953 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6136 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6136 under a closed rule.

  15. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  16. Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

  17. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

  18. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

  19. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

  20. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

  21. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, the Budget, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

  22. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, the Budget, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

  23. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, the Budget, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

  24. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, the Budget, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

  25. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, the Budget, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

  26. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, the Budget, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

  27. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, the Budget, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

  28. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, the Budget, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

  29. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, the Budget, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

  30. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, the Budget, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

  31. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, the Budget, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

  32. Introduced in House

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Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Administrative remedies Advisory bodies Agricultural trade Appropriations Arizona Assault and harassment offenses Aviation and airports Border security and unlawful immigration California Canada Child safety and welfare Congressional oversight Crime prevention Crime victims Criminal justice information and records Customs enforcement Department of Homeland Security Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Domestic violence and child abuse Drug trafficking and controlled substances Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Elementary and secondary education Employee hiring Evidence and witnesses Executive agency funding and structure Family relationships Federal preemption Firearms and explosives Foreign aid and international relief Foreign labor Forests, forestry, trees Fraud offenses and financial crimes Genetics Government buildings, facilities, and property Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Human trafficking Immigration status and procedures Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information Internet and video services Judicial review and appeals Juvenile crime and gang violence Lakes and rivers Land use and conservation Latin America Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers Licensing and registrations Maine Mexico Michigan Military civil functions Montana Motor vehicles National Guard and reserves New York State North Dakota Performance measurement Pest management Photography and imaging Public contracts and procurement Public-private cooperation Refugees, asylum, displaced persons Separation, divorce, custody, support Sex offenses Smuggling and trafficking State and local government operations Telephone and wireless communication Terrorism Texas Travel and tourism Vermont Violent crime Visas and passports Washington State Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Immigration
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6136 do?
Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the border, including by increasing enforcement personnel. The bill provides funding for infrastructure, law enforcement, and border security, including funds for a border wall along the southern border. The bill provides for: (1) an Integrated Border Enforcement Team Program within DHS; (2) Tunnel Task Forces; (3) a pilot program on the use of electromagnetic spectrum to support border control operations; (4) a Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program; (5) construction of new border ports of entry; (6) a biometric exit data system at certain airports, seaports, and land ports of entry; (7) electronic passport screening and biometric matching; and (8) protections for children apprehended at the border from parental separation and for children in DHS custody. DHS may provide assistance to a foreign country to address migrant flows affecting the United States. DHS may provide six-year renewable contingent nonimmigrant status for certain aliens who were under the age of 16 when they first entered the United States. Adjustment to immigrant status is provided based on a point system. Children of long-term temporary foreign workers are also eligible for such status adjustment. DHS may designate certain groups as a criminal gang. Such individuals may not seek asylum, withholding of removal, or temporary protected status. Indemnification is provided for law enforcement entities sued for complying with DHS detainers. DHS detainer authority is revised. The bill creates a private right of action against a state or local jurisdiction that declines to honor a DHS detainer for a convicted illegal alien who then commits murder, rape, or sexual abuse of a minor. The bill eliminates: (1) the diversity visa program, (2) certain family-based visa categories, and (3) the per-country limit for employment-based immigrants. The per-country limit for family based-immigrants is increased. Asylum and visa screening provisions are revised.
Who sponsors HR 6136?
HR 6136 is sponsored by Bob Goodlatte (R).
What is the current status of HR 6136?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 HR 6136?
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