HOUSE 3941118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Schools Not Shelters Act

Last Action: 7/20/2023

Actions

2023-07-20Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2023-07-19Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-07-19On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 201 (Roll no. 340).
2023-07-19Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 201 (Roll no. 340).
2023-07-19On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 212 (Roll no. 339).
2023-07-19Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3839-3840)
2023-07-18POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. R. 3941, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2023-07-18The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2023-07-18Mr. Vasquez moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. (text: CR H3680)
2023-07-18The previous question was ordered on the amendment and the bill pursuant to the rule.
2023-07-18DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 597, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 1.
2023-07-18DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3941.
2023-07-18Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3935 and H.R. 3941. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3935 and H.R. 3941 both under a structured rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
2023-07-18Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 597. (consideration: CR H3673-3680)
2023-07-18Rule H. Res. 597 passed House.

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CRS Summary

As of 2023-07-19 (53)

Schools Not Shelters Act

This bill prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance to provide shelter or housing for any non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry.

Specifically, this bill shall apply to the facilities of (1) public elementary or secondary schools, and (2) institutions of higher education.

This prohibition shall not apply to shelter or housing provided in response to certain disasters such as a fire, flood, explosion, or tornado for which there has been a disaster declaration.

Cosponsors (6)

Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY)
Michael Lawler (R-NY)
Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)
Brandon Williams (R-NY)
Erin Houchin (R-IN)
Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)

Subjects

Border security and unlawful immigration
Detention of persons
Educational facilities and institutions
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Immigration status and procedures

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