H.R. 5283 · 118th Congress

Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

Introduced on Aug 25, 2023 by Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11). 16 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Dec 4, 2023): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Aug 25, 2023
Cosponsors
16
0 from the other party
Policy area
Immigration
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide housing to specified aliens on any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Federal land management agencies.

Subjects

  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • General public lands matters
  • Land use and conservation
  • Public housing

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Nicole MalliotakisR-NY-11Sponsor

Republicans · 16

Roll calls

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  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Nov 30, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 206–223
  2. On Passage
    Nov 30, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 224–203

History

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  1. Aug 25, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Aug 25, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Aug 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
  4. Aug 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
  5. Sep 26, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
  6. Oct 17, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  7. Oct 19, 2023 · HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
  8. Oct 25, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  9. Oct 26, 2023 · HouseSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
  10. Oct 26, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  11. Oct 26, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 17.
  12. Nov 17, 2023Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-275, Part I.
  13. Nov 17, 2023 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-275, Part I.
  14. Nov 17, 2023Committee on Agriculture discharged.
  15. Nov 17, 2023 · HouseCommittee on Agriculture discharged.
  16. Nov 17, 2023 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 220.
  17. Nov 28, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.
  18. Nov 29, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H5957-5970)
  19. Nov 29, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J. Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S. J. Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S. J. Res. 32.
  20. Nov 29, 2023 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.
  21. Nov 29, 2023 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Lisa C. McClain to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
  22. Nov 29, 2023 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5283.
  23. Nov 29, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 1.
  24. Nov 29, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2.
  25. Nov 29, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  26. Nov 29, 2023 · HouseMr. Westerman moved that the committee rise.
  27. Nov 29, 2023 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  28. Nov 29, 2023 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5283 as unfinished business.
  29. Nov 30, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6027-6029)
  30. Nov 30, 2023 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  31. Nov 30, 2023 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5283.
  32. Nov 30, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  33. Nov 30, 2023 · HouseThe House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  34. Nov 30, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 224 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 689).House · Roll call 689
  35. Nov 30, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 224 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 689).House · Roll call 689
  36. Nov 30, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  37. Dec 4, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Committees

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY5 reports
    $187.5K reported (all issues)
  2. The Immigration Hub, LLC3 reports
    $270K reported (all issues)
  3. United States Park Police Fraternal Order of Police Labor Committee2 reports
    $40K reported (all issues)
  4. American Psychological Association Services Inc.(FKA American Psychological Assn1 report
    $330K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION$710.8K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 99%
  5. Heritage Action for America1 report
    $170K reported (all issues)
  6. Human Rights First1 report
    $120.5K reported (all issues)
  7. KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE1 report
    $130K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024.

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  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
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  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.