H.R.5283 — Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

House Roll Call

H.R.5283

Roll 689 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Nov 30, 2023 5:07 PM • Result: Passed

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BillH.R.5283 — Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023
Vote questionOn Passage
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultPassed
TotalsYea 224 / Nay 203 / Present 1 / Not Voting 7
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R218013
D620304
I0000

Research Brief

On Passage

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 5283 - Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

HR 5283, known as the Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023, aims to enhance border security and address issues related to illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The bill proposes a multi-faceted approach to bolster the United States’ southern border security infrastructure and improve the enforcement of immigration laws.

Key Provisions: The legislation mandates the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement a comprehensive strategy that includes the deployment of additional personnel, technology, and physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border. It also emphasizes the need for enhanced coordination among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to combat smuggling and trafficking activities.

Funding and Authorities: HR 5283 authorizes appropriations for border security measures, although specific funding levels are not detailed in the text. The bill empowers DHS to allocate resources for the procurement of surveillance technologies, such as drones and sensors, and to expand the presence of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in high-traffic areas.

Programs and Agencies Affected: The primary agency affected by this bill is the DHS, specifically its components, including CBP and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The bill also impacts state and local law enforcement agencies that collaborate with federal authorities on border security initiatives.

Beneficiaries and Regulatory Impact: The bill is designed to benefit communities along the border by enhancing security and reducing crime associated with illegal immigration and drug trafficking. It also aims to regulate and streamline the processes for apprehending and processing individuals who cross the border unlawfully.

Key Timelines: After its introduction, HR 5283 has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for further consideration. The timeline for further action remains to be determined as the legislative process unfolds.

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Yea (224)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (203)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • No

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • No

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

Present (1)

G
George Santos

NY • R • Present

Not Voting (7)

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Not Voting

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Not Voting

K
Kevin McCarthy

CA • R • Not Voting

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Not Voting