H.R. 4599 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
The Southern Border Communities Relief Act of 2019
H.R. 4599 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Oct 1, 2019, sponsored by Xochitl Torres Small with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 1, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
The Southern Border Communities Relief Act of 2019 This bill authorizes assistance to jurisdictions and organizations providing services for aliens released from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) custody. It also directs DHS to develop a standard protocol related to releasing aliens from custody and issuing notices to such aliens to appear in immigration proceedings.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 1, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (Oct 28, 2019)
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- H.R. 5273: Securing America's Ports Act
- H.R. 6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
- H.J.Res. 46: Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
- S. 386: Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019
- H.R. 541: Keep Families Together Act
- H.R. 586: Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act
- H.R. 656: DREAMers, Immigrants, and Refugees (DIRe) Legal Aid Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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