A resolution recognizing the United States Border Patrol for deploying to Del Rio, Texas, on September 19, 2021, to respond to the border crisis.
Latest action (1 Aug 2022): Introduced
What this bill does
S.Res. 732 is a Senate resolution that would formally recognize U.S. Border Patrol agents who deployed to Del Rio, Texas, on September 19, 2021, in response to an influx of migrants, mostly from Haiti, attempting to cross the southern border. The resolution states that the Senate commends the agents' conduct during the incident, asserts that they acted with restraint despite unclear guidance, and concludes that the Department of Homeland Security should commend rather than discipline the agents involved. It also includes broader findings from the sponsor about immigration enforcement statistics and criticism of the administration's handling of border policy and of the agents involved in the Del Rio incident.
The resolution primarily concerns Border Patrol personnel, particularly the agents who were placed on administrative leave and later faced proposed disciplinary action related to the Del Rio incident. It also addresses the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees Border Patrol and would be the target of the resolution's recommendation against discipline. As a resolution rather than legislation, it would not change law or create binding requirements; it expresses the Senate's opinion and does not carry the force of law even if passed.
The bill was introduced on August 1, 2022, by Senator Ted Cruz and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. According to available records, it did not receive a vote before the end of the 117th Congress, meaning it did not advance further and would need to be reintroduced in a subsequent Congress to be considered again.
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Official summary
This resolution recognizes the crisis on the southern border of the United States and commends U.S. Border Patrol agents deployed to Del Rio, Texas, to respond to the Haitian migrant crisis on September 19, 2021.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 732 do?
- S.Res. 732 is a Senate resolution that would formally recognize U.S. Border Patrol agents who deployed to Del Rio, Texas, on September 19, 2021, in response to an influx of migrants, mostly from Haiti, attempting to cross the southern border. The resolution states that the Senate commends the agents' conduct during the incident, asserts that they acted with restraint despite unclear guidance, and concludes that the Department of Homeland Security should commend rather than discipline the agents involved. It also includes broader findings from the sponsor about immigration enforcement statistics and criticism of the administration's handling of border policy and of the agents involved in the Del Rio incident. The resolution primarily concerns Border Patrol personnel, particularly the agents who were placed on administrative leave and later faced proposed disciplinary action related to the Del Rio incident. It also addresses the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees Border Patrol and would be the target of the resolution's recommendation against discipline. As a resolution rather than legislation, it would not change law or create binding requirements; it expresses the Senate's opinion and does not carry the force of law even if passed. The bill was introduced on August 1, 2022, by Senator Ted Cruz and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. According to available records, it did not receive a vote before the end of the 117th Congress, meaning it did not advance further and would need to be reintroduced in a subsequent Congress to be considered again.
- Has S.Res. 732 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Aug 2022, S.Res. 732 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 732?
- S.Res. 732 was sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] (Republican-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 732?
- Introduced (1 Aug 2022).
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