US HB3009 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 46-0)
Status: Engrossed on July 24 2015 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-07-24 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act (Sec. 2) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make a state or local subdivision ineligible for state criminal alien assistance program funding if it: (1) has in effect any law, policy, or procedure prohibiting or restricting communication with the Immigration and Naturalization Service or other government entity regarding an individual's citizenship or immigration status; or (2) prohibits state or local law enforcement officials from gathering information regarding an individual's citizenship or immigration status. (Sec. 3) Withholds specified Department of Justice funds (for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, the Community-Oriented Policing Services program, and the Byrne JAG program) under parts Q and E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 from such states or local subdivisions.

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Title

Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act

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Roll Calls

2015-07-23 - House - On Passage (Y: 241 N: 179 NV: 13 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-07-23 - House - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (Y: 181 N: 239 NV: 13 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
House - On Agreeing to the Resolution (Y: 243 N: 174 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2015-07-24SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2015-07-23HouseOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 466). (text: CR H5409)
2015-07-23HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2015-07-23HouseOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 - 239 (Roll no. 465). (consideration: CR H5450-5451)
2015-07-23HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5450)
2015-07-23HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to ensure that the Attorney General may not reduce or eliminate any funding provided to a State, or a political subdivision of a State, if the Attorney General determines that the reduction or elimination would result in: (1) an increase in the overall crime rate, including an increase in domestic violence, sex trafficking, or crimes against children; or (2) a decrease in the number of trained law enforcement officers. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
2015-07-23HouseMr. Jeffries moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H5449-5450; text: CR H5449)
2015-07-23HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5449)
2015-07-23HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3009.
2015-07-23HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 3009 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
2015-07-23HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 370. (consideration: CR H5440-5451)
2015-07-23HouseRule H. Res. 370 passed House.
2015-07-22HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 370 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3009 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
2015-07-10HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
2015-07-09HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2015-07-09HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

HR370 (Related) 2015-07-23 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 174 (Roll no. 464).
HB4371 (Related) 2016-01-19 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

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Bill Comments

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