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House Rejects Financial Compensation for Illegal Border Crossers

The U.S. House of Representatives formally rejects any proposals to pay money to individuals who crossed the border illegally. This decision comes in response to record-high border encounters in 2021 and signals that the House does not support using public funds for such compensation.
Key points
The U.S. House of Representatives opposes financially compensating individuals who cross the border illegally.
This stance is taken in the context of high border crossing numbers in 2021.
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Print number: 117_HRES_765
Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6]
Process start date: 2021-11-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rejecting any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_765.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. House of Representatives opposes financially compensating individuals who cross the border illegally.
  • This stance is taken in the context of high border crossing numbers in 2021.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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