HR-6997 : Still Just a Bill

Repatriation Assistance Act of 2018

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide foreign governments with financial assistance through FY2023 for operations to stop individuals who may pose a national security, border security, or terrorist threat to the United States.

DHS and the Department of State shall jointly develop and implement such financial assistance.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-10-17CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.House committee actions
2018-09-28IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.House floor actions
2018-09-28IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.House floor actions
2018-09-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Michael T. McCaul [R] (TX-10)
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Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Detention of persons
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • Terrorism

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