Expressing continued support for all U.S. Border Patrol agents who carry out the important mission of securing our borders.
Latest action (26 Jul 2022): Introduced
What this bill does
H.Res. 1255 is a nonbinding resolution expressing the House's support for U.S. Border Patrol agents. It does not create new law or funding but states the House's position on several matters: it expresses continued support for agents carrying out border-security duties; condemns the Biden administration for how it characterized a September 2021 incident at Del Rio, Texas, involving the Horse Patrol Unit and migrants; denounces allegations made against the agents involved, citing an internal Customs and Border Protection review that found no evidence agents struck migrants or that migrants were denied entry; and calls on the administration to support front-line agents and address conditions at the southwest border.
The resolution primarily concerns U.S. Border Patrol agents, referencing their working conditions, encounters with migrants, and drug seizure statistics cited by the sponsors. It also directly criticizes statements made by President Biden, Vice President Harris, former Press Secretary Psaki, and Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas regarding the Del Rio incident. As a resolution, it would not have direct legal or regulatory effect on the public, agencies, or immigration policy; it is a statement of the House's views.
The bill was introduced on July 26, 2022, by Rep. Michael Guest and referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. It did not receive a committee or floor vote before the end of the 117th Congress, and it expired with that Congress. No further action occurred.
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Official summary
This resolution expresses support for U.S. Border Patrol agents, denounces the politicization and falsification of claims against agents in Del Rio, Texas, and calls on the Biden administration to support front line agents.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1255 do?
- H.Res. 1255 is a nonbinding resolution expressing the House's support for U.S. Border Patrol agents. It does not create new law or funding but states the House's position on several matters: it expresses continued support for agents carrying out border-security duties; condemns the Biden administration for how it characterized a September 2021 incident at Del Rio, Texas, involving the Horse Patrol Unit and migrants; denounces allegations made against the agents involved, citing an internal Customs and Border Protection review that found no evidence agents struck migrants or that migrants were denied entry; and calls on the administration to support front-line agents and address conditions at the southwest border. The resolution primarily concerns U.S. Border Patrol agents, referencing their working conditions, encounters with migrants, and drug seizure statistics cited by the sponsors. It also directly criticizes statements made by President Biden, Vice President Harris, former Press Secretary Psaki, and Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas regarding the Del Rio incident. As a resolution, it would not have direct legal or regulatory effect on the public, agencies, or immigration policy; it is a statement of the House's views. The bill was introduced on July 26, 2022, by Rep. Michael Guest and referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. It did not receive a committee or floor vote before the end of the 117th Congress, and it expired with that Congress. No further action occurred.
- Has H.Res. 1255 become law?
- Not yet. As of 26 Jul 2022, H.Res. 1255 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1255?
- H.Res. 1255 was sponsored by Rep. Michael Guest [R-MS3] (Republican-MS), with 40 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1255?
- Introduced (26 Jul 2022).
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