Expressing the sense of the Congress that State and local governments should be supported for taking actions to discourage illegal immigration and that legislation should be enacted to ease the burden on State and local governments for taking such actions.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Mar 2007): Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 83, expresses Congress's view that state and local governments should be supported when they take steps to discourage illegal immigration. It also states that laws should be passed to lessen the financial and practical burdens these governments face due to illegal immigration. The resolution specifically calls for current immigration enforcement laws to be followed completely and for new legislation to improve border security and enforcement to be enacted swiftly.
The resolution affects state and local governments by acknowledging the challenges they encounter with illegal immigration and suggesting federal support for their efforts. It also impacts federal policy by signaling Congress's desire for stronger border security and enforcement measures. The resolution is a statement of Congress's opinion and does not create new laws or directly fund any programs.
H.Con.Res. 83 was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2007. It was then referred to a subcommittee for further consideration. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and Senate, it would communicate Congress's sentiment to the public and the executive branch but would not require the President's signature.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) state and local government agencies should be supported for taking actions to discourage illegal immigration; (2) current laws governing immigration enforcement should be enforced to the highest extent of the law; and (3) enhanced border security and enforcement legislation should be passed quickly in order to ease the burden on state and local government agencies.
Timeline
19 Mar 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 83 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 83, expresses Congress's view that state and local governments should be supported when they take steps to discourage illegal immigration. It also states that laws should be passed to lessen the financial and practical burdens these governments face due to illegal immigration. The resolution specifically calls for current immigration enforcement laws to be followed completely and for new legislation to improve border security and enforcement to be enacted swiftly. The resolution affects state and local governments by acknowledging the challenges they encounter with illegal immigration and suggesting federal support for their efforts. It also impacts federal policy by signaling Congress's desire for stronger border security and enforcement measures. The resolution is a statement of Congress's opinion and does not create new laws or directly fund any programs. H.Con.Res. 83 was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2007. It was then referred to a subcommittee for further consideration. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and Senate, it would communicate Congress's sentiment to the public and the executive branch but would not require the President's signature.
- Has H.Con.Res. 83 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 83. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 83?
- H.Con.Res. 83 was sponsored by Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] (R-TX), with 42 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 83?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. (19 Mar 2007).
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