Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1137

Caption

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7888) to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 529) to extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1112) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1117) opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.

Impact

The bills referenced in HR1137 have significant implications for state and national law. The proposed changes to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act suggest a reevaluation of the balance between national security interests and civil liberties. Furthermore, extending customs waters could alter maritime jurisdiction and economic activities along the U.S. coasts, potentially affecting trade. The immigration resolutions highlight contentious political issues and could shape legislative responses to immigration enforcement and international diplomacy, affecting local policies as they relate to federal regulations.

Summary

HR1137 is a resolution that lays out the procedures for the consideration of several bills, including H.R. 7888, aimed at reforming the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 and H.R. 529 which proposes extending the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles. Additionally, the resolution encompasses considerations related to H. Res. 1112, which denounces the Biden administration's immigration policies, and H. Res. 1117, opposing perceived one-sided pressure on Israel concerning Gaza. The resolution reflects an organized effort to streamline legislative discussions on pivotal national issues.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HR1137 is mixed, with proponents viewing it as a necessary step in enhancing national security and ensuring that U.S. policies reflect a strong stance on immigration and international affairs. Opponents might argue that these measures could lead to overreach in surveillance and could complicate diplomatic relations, particularly regarding Israel and Gaza. The process of consideration has sparked robust debate, emphasizing the polarized nature of contemporary U.S. politics, particularly around issues of security and immigration.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the potential impact of the intelligence reforms on civil liberties and privacy, along with the strategic implications of extending customs waters which may provoke a response from neighboring nations. Furthermore, the immigration policies denounced might spark debates over human rights and the U.S. role in international humanitarian concerns. Each aspect of HR1137 encapsulates ongoing conflicts over governmental authority, the enforcement of U.S. laws relative to global norms, and the rights of individuals versus national interests.

Companion Bills

US HB529

Related Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

US HR1112

Related Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.

US HR1117

Related Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.

US HB7888

Related Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act

US HR1125

Related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7888) to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 529) to extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1112) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1117) opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.

Previously Filed As

US HR1125

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7888) to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 529) to extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1112) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1117) opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.

US HR83

Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 9) denouncing the horrors of socialism, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 76) removing a certain Member from a certain standing committee of the House.

US HR1085

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1023) to repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1121) to prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6009) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 86) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 7023) to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.

US HR1052

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2799) to make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7511) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.

US HR1149

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6323) to modify the availability of certain waiver authorities with respect to sanctions imposed with respect to the financial sector of Iran, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1143) condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4691) to provide for congressional review of actions to terminate or waive sanctions imposed with respect to Iran; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5947) to provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6046) to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions on Ansarallah, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4639) to amend section 2702 of title 18, United States Code, to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining subscriber or customer records in exchange for anything of value, to address communications and records in the possession of intermediary internet service providers, and for other purposes.

US HR1071

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6276) to direct the Administrator of General Services and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to identify the utilization rate of certain public buildings and federally-leased space, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1065) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.

US HR994

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7160) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the limitation on the amount certain married individuals can deduct for State and local taxes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes.

US HR1430

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1398) to establish the CCP Initiative program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1425) to require any convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response reached by the World Health Assembly to be subject to Senate ratification; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1516) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7980) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude vehicles the batteries of which contain materials sourced from prohibited foreign entities from the clean vehicle credit; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9456) to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to foreign investments in United States agriculture, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9494) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes.

US HR184

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

US HR278

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

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