HR-5283 : Still Just a Bill

Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the federal government from using certain federally administered lands to provide housing to any non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have not been admitted into the United States.

Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Forest Service.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-12-04IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2023-11-30FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2023-11-30VoteOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 224 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 689).House floor actions
2023-11-30FloorThe House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
2023-11-30FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2023-11-30FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5283.House floor actions
2023-11-30FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2023-11-30FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6027-6029)House floor actions
2023-11-29FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5283 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2023-11-29FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2023-11-29FloorMr. Westerman moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2023-11-29FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2023-11-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2.House floor actions
2023-11-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2023-11-29FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5283.House floor actions
2023-11-29FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Lisa C. McClain to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.House floor actions
2023-11-29FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2023-11-29FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.House floor actions
2023-11-29FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H5957-5970)House floor actions
2023-11-28FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.House floor actions
2023-11-17CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 220.House floor actions
2023-11-17DischargeCommittee on Agriculture discharged.House floor actions
2023-11-17CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-275, Part I.House floor actions
2023-10-26CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 17.House committee actions
2023-10-26CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-10-26CommitteeSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.House committee actions
2023-10-25CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-10-19CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2023-10-17CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.House committee actions
2023-09-26CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.House committee actions
2023-08-25IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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
2023-08-25IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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
2023-08-25IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress