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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Overview
This resolution seeks to allow the House of Representatives to consider three separate bills. The first bill (H.R. 556) would prevent the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands and waters. The second bill (H.R. 1958) amends immigration law to make inadmissible and deportable aliens convicted of defrauding the U.S. government or receiving public benefits unlawfully. The third bill (H.R. 4638) similarly addresses immigration, making deportable those convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement. Finally, the resolution extends debate time for a separate joint resolution regarding a balanced budget amendment.
Key provisions
- Allows consideration of H.R. 556, prohibiting lead ammunition/tackle on federal lands.
- Allows consideration of H.R. 1958, amending immigration law regarding fraud and unlawful benefit receipt.
- Allows consideration of H.R. 4638, amending immigration law regarding harm to law enforcement animals.
- Extends debate time for H.J. Res. 139 concerning a balanced budget amendment.
Who is affected
- U.S. Hunters and Anglers
- Federal Land Managers (Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture)
- Immigrants
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- The U.S. Government
Notable changes
- H.R. 556 would maintain the current allowance for lead ammunition use on federal lands.
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