To close loopholes in the immigration laws that serve as incentives to aliens to attempt to enter the United States unlawfully, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Introduced on Jan 16, 2019
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 16, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Members of Congress Visit the U.S.-Mexico Border in Yuma, Arizona”
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Rep. Andy Biggs [R-AZ5]
(Co-sponsor)
on Apr 24, 2019
“Collins sponsors legislation to update American immigration laws, processes”
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Rep. Mike Johnson [R-LA4]
(Co-sponsor)
on Jan 22, 2019
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H.R. 586 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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