HR-3941 : Still Just a Bill

Schools Not Shelters Act

This bill prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance to provide shelter or housing for any non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry.

Specifically, this bill shall apply to the facilities of (1) public elementary or secondary schools, and (2) institutions of higher education.

This prohibition shall not apply to shelter or housing provided in response to certain disasters such as a fire, flood, explosion, or tornado for which there has been a disaster declaration.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-07-20IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2023-07-19FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2023-07-19VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 201 (Roll no. 340).House floor actions
2023-07-19VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 212 (Roll no. 339).House floor actions
2023-07-19FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3839-3840)House floor actions
2023-07-18FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. R. 3941, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2023-07-18FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2023-07-18FloorMr. Vasquez moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. (text: CR H3680)House floor actions
2023-07-18FloorThe previous question was ordered on the amendment and the bill pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2023-07-18FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 597, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2023-07-18FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3941.House floor actions
2023-07-18FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 3935 and H.R. 3941. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3935 and H.R. 3941 both under a structured rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.House floor actions
2023-07-18FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 597. (consideration: CR H3673-3680)House floor actions
2023-07-18FloorRule H. Res. 597 passed House.House floor actions
2023-07-18FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 597 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3935 and H.R. 3941. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3935 and H.R. 3941 both under a structured rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.House floor actions
2023-06-30CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 102.House floor actions
2023-06-30CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-130.House floor actions
2023-06-13CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.House committee actions
2023-06-13CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-06-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.House floor actions
2023-06-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Immigration
See Subjects
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Detention of persons
  • Educational facilities and institutions
  • Homelessness and emergency shelter
  • Immigration status and procedures

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