Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 26, 2021)
Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act
This bill requires the federal government to, before resettling, transporting, or relocating any aliens not in detention, consult with the affected state and local governments.
Specifically, the department taking the action, either the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), must consult with the affected state and local governments at least three days before the action.
HHS and DHS must also submit to Congress monthly state-specific reports about such actions.
What just happenedMay 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 26, 2021
- May 26, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 26, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate