H.R. 6223 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
BASE Act
H.R. 6223 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Dec 9, 2021, sponsored by Tony Gonzales with 24 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
- Dec 9, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Border Agents Stay Employed Act or the BASE Act This bill prohibits using federal funds to require any U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer or employee to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tony Gonzales (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 24 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 9, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations. (Dec 10, 2021)
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- S. 3157: Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
- S. 5168: Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
- H.R. 6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
- H.R. 461: Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act
- H.R. 1259: REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2021
- S. 1891: NO BAN Act
- H.R. 1901: Stopping Border Surges Act
- H.R. 1909: Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
- H.R. 1941: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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