H.R. 2124 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Southwest Cross-border Violence Recognition Act of 2011
H.R. 2124 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jun 3, 2011, sponsored by Francisco "Quico" Canseco with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 3, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Southwest Cross-border Violence Recognition Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) within 180 days, to report on metrics to be used to gauge the incidents or occurrences of cross-border violence and on how the resulting findings shall be quantified for periodic reporting; and (2) every 90 days after submitting such report, to report on incidents or occurrences of cross-border violence, incorporatin…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Francisco "Quico" Canseco (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 3, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Jul 11, 2011)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
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