H.R. 15 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
H.R. 15 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Oct 2, 2013, sponsored by Joe Garcia with 200 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 2, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 200
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - States that passage of this Act recognizes that the primary tenets of its success depend on securing U.S. sovereignty and establishing a coherent and just system for integrating those who seek to join American society.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Garcia (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 197 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 2, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Garcia. Petition No: 113-9. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/113/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0009.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) (Mar 26, 2014)
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