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H.R. 3239: Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

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To require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform an initial health screening on detainees, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor and status

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Raul Ruiz

Sponsor. Representative for California's 36th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Jul 25, 2019
Length: 21 pages
Introduced
Jun 12, 2019
Status

Passed House (Senate next) on Jul 24, 2019

This bill passed in the House on July 24, 2019 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.

Prognosis
45% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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Congress.gov

History

Jun 12, 2019
 
Introduced

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Jul 17, 2019
 
Ordered Reported

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Jul 19, 2019
 
On House Schedule

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Jul 19, 2019
 
Reported by House Committee on the Judiciary

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Jul 24, 2019
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Passed Senate

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Signed by the President

H.R. 3239 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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