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HRES 1262118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Celebrating the centennial of the U.S. Border Patrol.

Policy Area: Immigration
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Sep 28, 2024
Latest Action Date
May 28, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1262, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a resolution celebrating the centennial anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol. The bill does not contain legislative provisions or policy directives but serves as a formal recognition of the agency's 100 years of operation. The resolution was referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement but ultimately failed or expired without further action. No detailed text or summary is available to provide additional context or content.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1262 is a non-legislative resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol, which did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution marks the centennial of the U.S. Border Patrol, established to secure U.S. borders.
  • It was introduced and referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement in the House of Representatives.
  • The resolution did not progress to a vote or enactment and is classified as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['U.S. Border Patrol as an agency recognized for its historical milestone', 'Department of Homeland Security, under which the Border Patrol operates', 'Border security stakeholders and personnel who may receive formal acknowledgment']

Potential Concerns

['As a commemorative resolution, it does not allocate funding or create new authority, thus limiting direct policy impact.', 'Lack of detailed text or summary restricts understanding of any specific language or statements included in the resolution.', 'Failure to advance beyond subcommittee may reflect limited legislative priority or competing agendas.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to a relevant subcommittee focused on border security. It aligns with ongoing congressional interest in immigration and border enforcement issues but did not proceed to full House consideration. The resolution's failure to advance suggests it was not prioritized for legislative action during the session.

Hidden Impact Review

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Clear Review
Categories Reviewed — Not Detected
Funding or Authority Expansion
Oversight or Enforcement Changes
Indirect Effects

["The resolution may contribute to public and institutional recognition of the Border Patrol's historical role, potentially influencing future policy discussions or morale within the agency.", 'Commemorative resolutions can serve as symbolic gestures that shape public perception of border security issues.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Due to the absence of full bill text and official summary, transparency is limited regarding the specific language or statements included in the resolution. The resolution's failure to advance beyond subcommittee limits its legislative impact. Monitoring similar commemorative resolutions can provide insight into congressional priorities and symbolic actions related to immigration and border security.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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