Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Version 07 · Reported to House · Jan 25, 2024
Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act
This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.
Specifically, this ground shall apply to an individual who has been convicted of the relevant offense or has admitted to committing the acts which constitute the essential elements of the offense. Offenses that trigger this ground of inadmissibility and deportability include (1) knowingly and without lawful authority producing a false identification document, and (2) making a false statement of material fact in an application for Social Security disability benefits.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H340-341)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the D'Esposito amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 980, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the D'Esposito amendment No. 1.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6678.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679 and H.R. 6976. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 980. (consideration: CR H333-338)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 980 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679 and H.R. 6976. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 291.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-356.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-356.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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