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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern border is an invasion.

3/18/2024, 10:27 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1031

Bill 118 HRES 1031, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern border is an invasion," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to convey the House of Representatives' belief that the current situation at the southern border of the United States constitutes an invasion.

The resolution does not propose any specific policy changes or actions to address the situation at the border but rather serves as a statement of the House's perspective on the matter. It is important to note that the term "invasion" is a highly charged and controversial term that has been used in political discourse to describe the influx of migrants and asylum seekers at the southern border.

Supporters of the resolution argue that the large number of individuals crossing the border constitutes a threat to national security and sovereignty, and that labeling it as an invasion is an accurate characterization of the situation. Critics, on the other hand, argue that the term is inflammatory and dehumanizing, and that it does not accurately reflect the complex reasons behind migration to the United States. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1031 is a symbolic statement by the House of Representatives regarding the situation at the southern border, and it reflects the ongoing debate and division over immigration policy in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1031

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern U.S. border is an invasion.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1031

Bill HRES 1031 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2024. Bill HRES 1031 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2024.  Bill HRES 1031's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. as of February 26, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1031

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
80
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
80
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1031

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1031

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern border is an invasion.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern border is an invasion.

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