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MI HR0237
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/30/2024
Primary Sponsor
Cam Cavitt
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AI Summary
- Urges the Governor to deploy Michigan National Guard members to Texas's southern border to assist with the immigration and border security crisis
- Cites increased border encounters (40% increase from fiscal year 2021 to 2023; 150% increase since fiscal year 2019) and notes 7.7 million total encounters since January 2021
- Notes that Texas Governor declared a state of disaster on May 31, 2021, most recently renewed on April 16, 2024 for 62 counties, with local resources overwhelmed
- References that at least 19 states have already sent or plan to send National Guard troops or aid to the border under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact
- Requests the Governor provide humanitarian relief and take an active role in addressing the immigration crisis by assisting Texas and potentially sending additional aid resources
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the Governor to send members of the Michigan National Guard to the Texan southern border, where their support is desperately needed.
Last Action
Motion To Discharge Committee Rejected
5/2/2024
Committee Referrals
Government Operations4/30/2024
Full Bill Text
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