H.R. 837 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Build Bridges Not Walls Act
H.R. 837 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 2, 2017, sponsored by Michelle Lujan Grisham with 80 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 80
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Build Bridges Not Walls Act This bill provides that the executive order titled "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements" signed by the President on January 25, 2017, or any other substantially similar action by the President to use taxpayer dollars or fees to construct a continuous wall or fence between the United States and Mexico shall have no force or effect.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 80 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (Mar 2, 2017)
More bills from Michelle Lujan Grisham in the 115th Congress
Other Immigration bills in the 115th Congress
- H.R. 339: Northern Mariana Islands Economic Expansion Act
- S. 504: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017
- S. 1617: Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017
- S. 2245: KIWI Act
- H.R. 392: Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2017
- H.R. 532: DREAMer Information Protection Act
- H.R. 724: SOLVE Act of 2017
- H.R. 858: DREAMers, Immigrants, and Refugees (DIRe) Legal Aid Act
- S. 1126: Securing the Border and Protecting Our Communities Act
- H.R. 1342: FILCCA of 2017
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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