Honoring the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the U.S. Border Patrol and their families on its centennial.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 May 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1261 is a commemorative resolution marking the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol, which was established on May 28, 1924. The resolution recounts the agency's history, from its origins as the Mounted Guard in 1904 through its integration into U.S. Customs and Border Protection within the Department of Homeland Security in 2003, and notes its current authorized size of up to 22,000 agents across 20 sectors responsible for patrolling thousands of miles of land border and coastline. It also notes that 155 agents have died in the line of duty since 1919.
The resolution does not create new law, funding, or policy changes. Instead, it formally expresses the House of Representatives' recognition of the Border Patrol's history and its honoring of the service and sacrifices of Border Patrol agents and their families, past and present. As such, it primarily affects how Congress publicly acknowledges this agency and its personnel, rather than affecting any specific group through regulation or spending.
The bill was introduced on May 24, 2024, by Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) with several cosponsors, and was referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. According to available records, it did not receive a vote before the end of the 118th Congress, meaning it did not advance further in the legislative process.
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Official summary
This resolution recognizes U.S. Border Patrol for 100 years of commitment and dedication to securing and protecting the nation's borders.
Timeline
24 May 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1261 do?
- H.Res. 1261 is a commemorative resolution marking the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol, which was established on May 28, 1924. The resolution recounts the agency's history, from its origins as the Mounted Guard in 1904 through its integration into U.S. Customs and Border Protection within the Department of Homeland Security in 2003, and notes its current authorized size of up to 22,000 agents across 20 sectors responsible for patrolling thousands of miles of land border and coastline. It also notes that 155 agents have died in the line of duty since 1919. The resolution does not create new law, funding, or policy changes. Instead, it formally expresses the House of Representatives' recognition of the Border Patrol's history and its honoring of the service and sacrifices of Border Patrol agents and their families, past and present. As such, it primarily affects how Congress publicly acknowledges this agency and its personnel, rather than affecting any specific group through regulation or spending. The bill was introduced on May 24, 2024, by Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) with several cosponsors, and was referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. According to available records, it did not receive a vote before the end of the 118th Congress, meaning it did not advance further in the legislative process.
- Has H.Res. 1261 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1261. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1261?
- H.Res. 1261 was sponsored by Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1261?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. (24 May 2024).
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