H.R. 48 · 116th Congress
Protect American Taxpayers and Secure Border Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sheila Jackson Lee
- Introduced
- 2019-01-03
- Latest action
- 2019-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Summary
Protect American Taxpayers and Secure Border Act
This bill prohibits using taxpayer funds to build a barrier intended to impede travel between Mexico and the United States, requiring such funds to come from the government of Mexico. It also authorizes the Department of Justice to appoint 100 additional immigration judges.
The Department of Homeland Security shall take the actions necessary to ensure that displaced persons receive the needed humanitarian assistance.