H.R. 2281 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Border Enforcement Security Task Force Reauthorization Act of 2017
H.R. 2281 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on May 2, 2017, sponsored by Filemon Vela with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
What it does
Border Enforcement Security Task Force Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), before establishing a Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) unit, to apply risk-based criteria that takes into consideration specified factors, including: whether the area in which the unit would be established is significantly impacted by t…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Filemon Vela (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 2, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 17, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (May 18, 2017)
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Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
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