HR-455 : Still Just a Bill


Northern Border Security Review Act

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a northern border threat analysis, which shall include analyses of:

  • terrorism threats posed by individuals seeking to enter the United States through the northern border;
  • improvements needed at ports of entry along the northern border to prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the United States;
  • gaps in law, policy, international agreements, or tribal agreements that hinder the border security and counterterrorism efforts along the northern border; and
  • illegal cross border activity between ports of entry, including the maritime borders of the Great Lakes.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-10-29IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2015-10-28FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2015-10-28FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7316-7317)House floor actions
2015-10-28FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 455.House floor actions
2015-10-28FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7316-7319)House floor actions
2015-10-28FloorMr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2015-07-28CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 175.House floor actions
2015-07-28CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-232.House floor actions
2015-06-25CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2015-06-25CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2015-01-30CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.House committee actions
2015-01-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2015-01-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Emergency Management
Related Subjects
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Lakes and rivers
  • Terrorism
Related Geographic Entities
  • Canada
  • Great Lakes
Related Organizations

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