H.R. 1259 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2021
H.R. 1259 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 23, 2021, sponsored by Matthew M. Rosendale, Sr. with 101 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
- Feb 23, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 101
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Return Excessive Migrants and Asylees to International Neighbors in Mexico Act of 2021 or the REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols as outlined in the January 25, 2019, memo titled Policy Guidance for Implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols .
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Matthew M. Rosendale, Sr. (R-MT). Co-sponsors: 101 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 23, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (Apr 28, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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