Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR383

Caption

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.

Impact

The adoption of H.R. 383 serves to streamline legislative procedures and potentially expedite the passage of significant measures related to border security and unemployment compensation. It proposes to allocate substantial debate time among different committees, ensuring that various perspectives are represented in discussing these pressing issues. If passed, these measures could result in a more coordinated federal response to border issues while providing states with tools to combat unemployment fraud effectively.

Summary

House Resolution 383 (H.R. 383) focuses on procedural aspects related to the consideration of other important bills aimed at enhancing border security and addressing unemployment compensation fraud. The resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2, which aims to secure U.S. borders, and H.R. 1163, which incentivizes states to recover fraudulently paid unemployment benefits. This resolution is critical in linking broader immigration and economic recovery efforts that are currently being championed by various members of Congress.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise during the discussions surrounding H.R. 2 and H.R. 1163, particularly regarding immigration policy and state versus federal obligations in fraud recovery. Advocates for robust border security assert that additional measures are essential for national safety, while opponents may argue that such initiatives could lead to overreach and insufficient focus on humanitarian concerns. Additionally, debates may surface on the fairness and efficacy of the proposed incentives for states in combating unemployment fraud, as different stakeholders present their views on these complex issues.

Companion Bills

US HB1163

Related Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act

US HB2

Related Secure the Border Act of 2023 This bill addresses issues regarding immigration and border security, including by imposing limits to asylum eligibility. For example, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume activities to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border; provides statutory authorization for Operation Stonegarden, which provides grants to law enforcement agencies for certain border security operations; prohibits DHS from processing the entry of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) arriving between ports of entry; limits asylum eligibility to non-U.S. nationals who arrive in the United States at a port of entry; authorizes the removal of a non-U.S. national to a country other than that individual's country of nationality or last lawful habitual residence, whereas currently this type of removal may only be to a country that has an agreement with the United States for such removal; expands the types of crimes that may make an individual ineligible for asylum, such as a conviction for driving while intoxicated causing another person's serious bodily injury or death; authorizes DHS to suspend the introduction of certain non-U.S. nationals at an international border if DHS determines that the suspension is necessary to achieve operational control of that border; prohibits states from imposing licensing requirements on immigration detention facilities used to detain minors; authorizes immigration officers to permit an unaccompanied alien child to withdraw their application for admission into the United States even if the child is unable to make an independent decision to withdraw the application; imposes additional penalties for overstaying a visa; and requires DHS to create an electronic employment eligibility confirmation system modeled after the E-Verify system and requires all employers to use the system.

Similar Bills

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