S. 1617 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017
S. 1617 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jul 24, 2017, sponsored by John Cornyn with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 24, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 115-81
What it does
Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill designates the checkpoint of the U.S. Border Patrol located on U.S. Highway 77 North in Sarita, Texas, as the "Javier Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint."
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 24, 2017
- Passed the SenateAug 3, 2017
- Passed the HouseOct 10, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentOct 24, 2017
- Became lawNov 2, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Nov 2, 2017)
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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. 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. 837: Build Bridges Not Walls Act
- 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
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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