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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 16, 2025
Bills›Immigration›H.Res. 50Congress.gov ↗
H.Res. 50In CommitteeImmigration

Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who seized control of our southern border.

Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. (R-TX)39 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 16, 2025
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

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Cosponsors (39)

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Jan 16
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 16
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Submitted in House
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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In the news

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Support for H.Res.50: Affirming States’ Constitutional Right to Defend Against Border Invasion - Representative Jodey Arrington (.gov)
Arrington wins full Texas GOP backing for border invasion resolution - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Full Texas Republican Delegation Backs Arrington Resolution Affirming States’ Right to Defend Against Border Invasion - Representative Jodey Arrington (.gov)
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