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HOUSE 136118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Rules.

Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2023

Last Action
2/17/2023

Actions

  • 2023-01-09Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2023-01-09Introduced in House
  • 2023-01-09Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-01-09 (00)

Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act or the HELD Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds by a state or local subdivision that has in effect a law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes

  • a timely response to a request by the Department of Homeland Security for information about an alien in custody, including the alien's estimated release date; or
  • compliance with a detainer request.

Subjects

  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Detention of persons
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • State and local government operations
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