3.0.0 3557 2023-01-11T13:49:32Z 2023-01-11T13:49:32Z House HR 2021-05-28 117 [Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 94 (Friday, May 28, 2021)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. ESCOBAR:H.R. 3557.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:THE U.S. CONSTITUTIONARTICLE I, SECTION 8: POWERS OF CONGRESSCLAUSE 18The Congress shall have power... To make all laws whichshall be necessary and prior for carrying into execution theforegoing powers, and all other powers vested by thisConstitution in the government of the United States, or inany department or officer thereof.[Page H2678]]]> hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing hsju01 Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee Referred to 2022-11-01T20:55:13Z Referred to 2021-05-28T14:03:00Z hshm00 Homeland Security Committee House Standing hshm11 Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee Referred to 2021-05-31T20:02:30Z Referred to 2021-05-28T14:02:50Z hswm00 Ways and Means Committee House Standing Referred to 2021-05-28T14:03:05Z Border Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act 117 3160 S 2021-11-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Related bill CRS 2022-11-01 hsju01 Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. Committee 2021-05-31 hshm11 Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations. Committee 2021-05-28 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2021-05-28 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2021-05-28 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hshm00 Homeland Security Committee 2021-05-28 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2021-05-28 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress E000299 Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] Veronica Escobar D TX 16 N E000297 Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] Adriano Espaillat D NY 13 2021-05-28 True G000587 Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] Sylvia Garcia D TX R. 29 2021-05-28 True S001211 Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-9] Greg Stanton D AZ 9 2021-07-09 False V000130 Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51] Juan Vargas D CA 51 2021-07-16 False N000147 Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] ELEANOR NORTON D DC HOLMES 0 2021-08-10 False R000577 Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13] TIM RYAN D OH 13 2021-08-10 False H001081 Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] Jahana Hayes D CT 5 2021-08-13 False G000553 Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] Al Green D TX 9 2021-08-13 False M000312 Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] JAMES MCGOVERN D MA P. 2 2021-08-23 False G000574 Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7] Ruben Gallego D AZ 7 2021-09-21 False Immigration Administrative law and regulatory procedures Border security and unlawful immigration Child safety and welfare Congressional oversight Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal justice information and records Department of Homeland Security Employee performance Employment and training programs Evidence and witnesses Executive agency funding and structure Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Immigrant health and welfare Immigration status and procedures Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers Photography and imaging Specialized courts Technology assessment Immigration 00 2021-05-28 Introduced in House 2021-11-08T22:03:55Z Homeland Security Improvement Act

This bill establishes various bodies and policies related to border security operations. It also limits when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may separate a child from a parent or legal guardian.

The bill establishes the independent DHS Border Oversight Commission. The commission's duties shall include recommending policies to protect civil rights and improve the safety of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.

The bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns. The office shall independently receive and resolve complaints and requests for assistance regarding border security and immigration activities. The office shall have the power to provide redress, including immigration relief and monetary damages.

The bill establishes the Border Community Liaison Office. The office's duties include consulting with communities in sectors on the northern and southern borders when developing policies and programs.

DHS must ensure CBP officers receive continual education and training each year on topics including interaction with vulnerable populations and professional conduct standards.

The bill imposes data collection requirements on law enforcement officials conducting border and immigration-related stops and searches.

A child may not be removed from a parent or legal guardian at or near a port of entry or within 100 miles of the border except in certain instances, such as when a court determines that removal of the child is in the child's best interests.

The bill requires various reports, including a Government Accountability Office report on the use of force by CBP and ICE.

]]> Homeland Security Improvement Act Display Title Homeland Security Improvement Act Official Title as Introduced To increase transparency, accountability, and community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security, provide independent oversight of border security activities, improve training for agents and officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Title(s) as Introduced Homeland Security Improvement Act Introduced in House IH Introduced in House 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr3557ih/xml/BILLS-117hr3557ih.xml 2022-11-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.