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Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 27, 2019Immigration
H.R. 3525

U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act

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U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act

The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) research and report to Congress new approaches to improve procedures for providing medical screening of individuals interdicted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection between ports of entry and recommend any necessary corrective actions, and (2) establish an electronic health record system containing the records of individuals in DHS custody that can be accessed by all relevant DHS departments.

What just happenedOct 15, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14](D-IL)Sponsor
21 cosponsors21 D
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  1. Oct 15, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Sep 26, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 26, 2019FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 552). (text: CR H8032)

  4. Sep 26, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 552).(text: CR H8032)

  5. Sep 26, 2019FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 213 (Roll no. 551).

    Homeland Security Committee
  6. Sep 26, 2019FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

  7. Sep 26, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Green (TN) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back with an amendment to change the effective date of section 3 to September 30, 2027.

  8. Sep 26, 2019FloorH36100

    Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H8038)

    Homeland Security Committee
  9. Sep 26, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8038-8041)

  10. Sep 26, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 3525.

  11. Sep 26, 2019FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  12. Sep 26, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3525.

  13. Sep 26, 2019FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H.Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019

  14. Sep 26, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H8032-8037)

  15. Sep 24, 2019FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 577 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H.Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019

  16. Sep 18, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 167.

  17. Sep 18, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-211.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. Sep 18, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-211.

    Homeland Security Committee
  19. Jul 17, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  20. Jul 17, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  21. Jun 27, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  22. Jun 27, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Jun 27, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 26, 201953

U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act

The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) research and report to Congress new approaches to improve procedures for providing medical screening of individuals interdicted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection between ports of entry and recommend any necessary corrective actions, and (2) establish an electronic health record system containing the records of individuals in DHS custody that can be accessed by all relevant DHS departments.

Reported to HouseSep 18, 20197

U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures to ensure consistent and efficient medical screenings for all individuals stopped between ports of entry, with a priority on screening those who have not reached the age of 18. The screenings shall take place within 12 hours of the initial stop, or 6 hours for high priority individuals, such as those showing signs of acute illness. The screenings shall at minimum include (1) a visual assessment of the individual's overall physical and behavioral state, (2) a record of the individual's medical history and current medical complaints, (3) a screening of the individual's vital signs, and (4) a review by a medical professional of any prescribed medication in the individual's possession. Each Border Patrol sector shall have a pediatric medical expert on site.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall (1) research and report to Congress new approaches to improve the screening procedures and recommend any necessary corrective actions, and (2) establish an electronic health record system containing the records of individuals in DHS custody that can be accessed by all relevant DHS departments.

Introduced in HouseJun 27, 2019

U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures to ensure consistent and efficient medical screenings for all individuals stopped between ports of entry. The screenings shall take place within 12 hours of the initial stop. The bill imposes various requirements for screenings, including documentation of current medical complaints and recordkeeping.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall research and report to Congress new approaches to improve the screening procedures and recommend any necessary corrective actions, as well as a plan to record the results of the screenings in electronic health records that are interoperable with other DHS systems.

U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act — Informed