Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
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This resolution would set the rules for debating bills on lead ammunition use, public benefit fraud, and harming law enforcement animals.
What it does
This resolution establishes the procedural rules for the House of Representatives to consider three separate bills. These bills include H.R. 556, regarding the use of lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands; H.R. 1958, concerning the admissibility and deportability of aliens convicted of government fraud; and H.R. 4638, regarding the legal status of aliens convicted of harming law enforcement animals. Additionally, the resolution addresses the consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Who is affected
This resolution affects the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture by establishing procedures for the consideration of legislation that would limit their authority to prohibit lead ammunition or tackle on certain federal lands and waters. The resolution also impacts non-citizens (aliens) who have been convicted of defrauding the U.S. government, unlawfully receiving public benefits, or harming law enforcement animals, as it facilitates the consideration of bills that would make such individuals inadmissible or deportable. Additionally, the measure affects members of the House of Representatives by setting the rules for debating these specific bills and managing motions to suspend the rules.
Key provisions
- Consideration of H.R. 556 regarding lead ammunition and tackle. Sets the terms for debating a bill that would prevent the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture from banning lead ammunition or fishing tackle on certain federal lands and waters.
- Consideration of H.R. 1958 regarding immigration and fraud. Establishes procedures for considering legislation to make aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the U.S. government or unlawfully receiving public benefits inadmissible to or deportable from the United States.
- Consideration of H.R. 4638 regarding crimes against law enforcement animals. Provides for the consideration of a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, rendering aliens convicted of harming law enforcement animals inadmissible and deportable.
- Procedures for motions to suspend the rules. Includes provisions relating to the consideration of motions to suspend the rules within the House of Representatives.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
This resolution provides for the consideration of legislation that would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the admissibility and deportability of certain aliens. It also addresses the regulatory authority of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture concerning the use of lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands and waters.
Stated purpose
This resolution establishes the procedural framework for the House of Representatives to consider three specific bills: H.R. 556, regarding the use of lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands; H.R. 1958, concerning the inadmissibility and deportability of aliens convicted of government fraud or unlawful receipt of benefits; and H.R. 4638, regarding the inadmissibility and deportability of aliens convicted of harming law enforcement animals.