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Greg
Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-9]
Stanton
D
2021-07-09
AZ
V000130
51
Juan
Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]
Vargas
D
2021-07-16
CA
N000147
0
ELEANOR
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
NORTON
HOLMES
D
2021-08-10
DC
R000577
13
TIM
Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
RYAN
D
2021-08-10
OH
H001081
5
Jahana
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Hayes
D
2021-08-13
CT
G000553
9
Al
Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Green
D
2021-08-13
TX
M000312
2
JAMES
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
MCGOVERN
P.
D
2021-08-23
MA
G000574
7
Ruben
Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Gallego
D
2021-09-21
AZ
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2021-05-28
2022-11-01
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
House
Immigration
2021-11-03
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
CRS
Related bill
Border Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act
S
E000299
16
Veronica
Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]
N
Escobar
D
TX
Administrative law and regulatory procedures Border security and unlawful immigration Child safety and welfare Congressional oversight Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal justice information and records Department of Homeland Security Employee performance Employment and training programs Evidence and witnesses Executive agency funding and structure Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Immigrant health and welfare Immigration status and procedures Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers Photography and imaging Specialized courts Technology assessment
2021-05-28
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Homeland Security Improvement Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes various bodies and policies related to border security operations. It also limits when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may separate a child from a parent or legal guardian.</p> <p>The bill establishes the independent DHS Border Oversight Commission. The commission's duties shall include recommending policies to protect civil rights and improve the safety of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.</p> <p>The bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns. The office shall independently receive and resolve complaints and requests for assistance regarding border security and immigration activities. The office shall have the power to provide redress, including immigration relief and monetary damages. </p> <p>The bill establishes the Border Community Liaison Office. The office's duties include consulting with communities in sectors on the northern and southern borders&nbsp;when developing policies and programs.</p> <p>DHS must ensure CBP officers receive continual education and training each year on topics including interaction with vulnerable populations and professional conduct standards. </p> <p>The bill imposes data collection requirements on law enforcement officials conducting border and immigration-related stops and searches. </p> <p>A child may not be removed from a parent or legal guardian at or near a port of entry or within 100 miles of the border except in certain instances, such as when a court determines that removal of the child is in the child's best interests.</p> <p>The bill requires various reports, including a Government Accountability Office report on the use of force by CBP and ICE.</p>
2021-11-08T22:03:55Z
00
2021-05-28T04:00:00Z
Introduced in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr3557ih/xml/BILLS-117hr3557ih.xml
Homeland Security Improvement Act
Homeland Security Improvement Act
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To increase transparency, accountability, and community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security, provide independent oversight of border security activities, improve training for agents and officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Homeland Security Improvement Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
HR
2023-01-11T13:49:32Z
2023-01-11T13:49:32Z
3.0.0
2021-11-03
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
CRS
Related bill
Border Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act
S
2022-11-01
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
hsju01
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Committee
2021-05-31
Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
hshm11
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Committee
H11100
2021-05-28
Ways and Means Committee
hswm00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-05-28
Judiciary Committee
hsju00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-05-28
Homeland Security Committee
hshm00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-05-28
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-05-28
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
E000299
16
Veronica
Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]
N
Escobar
D
TX
E000297
13
Adriano
Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Espaillat
D
2021-05-28
NY
G000587
29
Sylvia
Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Garcia
R.
D
2021-05-28
TX
S001211
9
Greg
Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-9]
Stanton
D
2021-07-09
AZ
V000130
51
Juan
Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]
Vargas
D
2021-07-16
CA
N000147
0
ELEANOR
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
NORTON
HOLMES
D
2021-08-10
DC
R000577
13
TIM
Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
RYAN
D
2021-08-10
OH
H001081
5
Jahana
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Hayes
D
2021-08-13
CT
G000553
9
Al
Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Green
D
2021-08-13
TX
M000312
2
JAMES
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
MCGOVERN
P.
D
2021-08-23
MA
G000574
7
Ruben
Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Gallego
D
2021-09-21
AZ
Administrative law and regulatory procedures Border security and unlawful immigration Child safety and welfare Congressional oversight Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal justice information and records Department of Homeland Security Employee performance Employment and training programs Evidence and witnesses Executive agency funding and structure Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Immigrant health and welfare Immigration status and procedures Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers Photography and imaging Specialized courts Technology assessment
2021-05-28
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Homeland Security Improvement Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes various bodies and policies related to border security operations. It also limits when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may separate a child from a parent or legal guardian.</p> <p>The bill establishes the independent DHS Border Oversight Commission. The commission's duties shall include recommending policies to protect civil rights and improve the safety of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.</p> <p>The bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns. The office shall independently receive and resolve complaints and requests for assistance regarding border security and immigration activities. The office shall have the power to provide redress, including immigration relief and monetary damages. </p> <p>The bill establishes the Border Community Liaison Office. The office's duties include consulting with communities in sectors on the northern and southern borders&nbsp;when developing policies and programs.</p> <p>DHS must ensure CBP officers receive continual education and training each year on topics including interaction with vulnerable populations and professional conduct standards. </p> <p>The bill imposes data collection requirements on law enforcement officials conducting border and immigration-related stops and searches. </p> <p>A child may not be removed from a parent or legal guardian at or near a port of entry or within 100 miles of the border except in certain instances, such as when a court determines that removal of the child is in the child's best interests.</p> <p>The bill requires various reports, including a Government Accountability Office report on the use of force by CBP and ICE.</p>
2021-11-08T22:03:55Z
00
Homeland Security Improvement Act
Homeland Security Improvement Act
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To increase transparency, accountability, and community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security, provide independent oversight of border security activities, improve training for agents and officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Homeland Security Improvement Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2022-11-01
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.