H.R. 1901 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Stopping Border Surges Act
H.R. 1901 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 16, 2021, sponsored by Andy Biggs with 46 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Stopping Border Surges Act This bill modifies immigration law provisions relating to unaccompanied alien minors and to asylum seekers. For certain unaccompanied inadmissible alien children, generally those not at risk of being trafficking victims nor having a fear of persecution, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall repatriate the child.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Andy Biggs (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 46 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (May 18, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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