House Joint Resolution 85
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
85
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency related to the U.S.-Mexico border, declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
February 14, 2020
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02/14/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
02/14/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:14:44 PM