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OH HR55

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/19/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Becker

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Origin

House of Representatives

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to appropriate sufficient funds to build a physical barrier along the southern border of the United States
  • Proposes a "smart, strategic, see-through steel barrier" along 234 miles of the southern border in areas identified by border agents as having the greatest need
  • References President's request for $5.7 billion in funding for the barrier system
  • Cites San Diego and El Paso as examples where barriers reduced illegal crossings and crime rates
  • Directs the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to congressional leaders, both chambers of Congress, Ohio's delegation, and Ohio news media

Legislative Description

To urge Congress to appropriate funds to build a physical barrier along the southern border of the United States.

Last Action

Introduced and Referred to Committee: Transportation and Public Safety

3/19/2019

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Public Safety3/19/2019

Full Bill Text

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