H.R. 3239 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act
H.R. 3239 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Jun 12, 2019, sponsored by Raul Ruiz with 160 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 12, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 160
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act This bill imposes requirements and standards related to the care of aliens in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. CBP shall conduct an initial health screening of each alien in custody to identify those with acute conditions and high-risk vulnerabilities and to provide appropriate healthcare.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Raul Ruiz (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 160 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 12, 2019
- Passed the HouseJul 24, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 25, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 24, 2019 · Passed233–195 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jul 24, 2019 · Passed239–192
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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