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Bill113th CongressFiled Nov 20, 2014Immigration
H.R. 5759

Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 4, 2014)

Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act of 2014 - Prohibits the executive branch of the government from:

  • exempting or deferring from removal, by executive order, regulation, or any other means, categories of aliens considered under the immigration laws to be unlawfully present in the United States;
  • treating such aliens as if they were lawfully present or had a lawful immigration status; or
  • treating them other than as unauthorized aliens.

States that such prohibition shall not apply:

  • to the extent prohibited by the Constitution;
  • upon the request of federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies for purposes of maintaining aliens in the United States to be tried for crimes or to be trial witnesses; or
  • for humanitarian purposes where the aliens are at imminent risk of serious bodily harm or death.

Declares that any executive branch action intending to circumvent the objectives of this Act shall be null and void and without legal effect.

States that this Act shall take effect as if enacted on November 20, 2014, and shall apply to requests (whether the request is original or for reopening of a previously denied request) submitted on or after that date for: (1) work authorization; or (2) exemption from, or deferral of, removal.

What just happenedDec 9, 2014

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3](R-FL)Sponsor
17 cosponsors17 R
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  • Placed on Calendar SenateDec 9, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseDec 4, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseNov 20, 2014
  1. Dec 9, 2014Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626.

  2. Dec 8, 2014Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Dec 4, 2014FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Dec 4, 2014FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 197, 3 Present (Roll no. 550).

  5. Dec 4, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 197, 3 Present (Roll no. 550).

  6. Dec 4, 2014FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 225 (Roll no. 549).

  7. Dec 4, 2014FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8650)

  8. Dec 4, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (FL) motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to ensure that nothing in the underlying legislation would impact the relief provided to parents, spouses, and children of U.S. citizens who are current members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, or who seek to enlist in the Armed Forces, which is consistent with current law, but will be halted by the underlying legislation. Additionally, the motion would protect victims of domestic violence who have successfully petitioned for relief under the Violence Against Women Act; and victims of crimes and serious forms of human trafficking from further abuse. Lastly, the motion would protect Cuban nationals or any persons of any other nationality deserving of such protections, already in the U.S. or in tran sit to the U.S.. Subse

  9. Dec 4, 2014FloorH36100

    Mr. Murphy (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H8649; text: CR H8649)

  10. Dec 4, 2014FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H8649)

  11. Dec 4, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 5759.

  12. Dec 4, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 770, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5759.

  13. Dec 4, 2014FloorH8D000

    Resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979; consideration of the bill H.R. 5759; and consideration of the bill H.R. 5781.

  14. Dec 4, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 770. (consideration: CR H8632-8651; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H8632-8633)

  15. Nov 21, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

  16. Nov 20, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  17. Nov 20, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Nov 20, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedDec 4, 201436

Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act of 2014 - Prohibits the executive branch of the government from:

  • exempting or deferring from removal, by executive order, regulation, or any other means, categories of aliens considered under the immigration laws to be unlawfully present in the United States;
  • treating such aliens as if they were lawfully present or had a lawful immigration status; or
  • treating them other than as unauthorized aliens.

States that such prohibition shall not apply:

  • to the extent prohibited by the Constitution;
  • upon the request of federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies for purposes of maintaining aliens in the United States to be tried for crimes or to be trial witnesses; or
  • for humanitarian purposes where the aliens are at imminent risk of serious bodily harm or death.

Declares that any executive branch action intending to circumvent the objectives of this Act shall be null and void and without legal effect.

States that this Act shall take effect as if enacted on November 20, 2014, and shall apply to requests (whether the request is original or for reopening of a previously denied request) submitted on or after that date for: (1) work authorization; or (2) exemption from, or deferral of, removal.

Introduced in HouseNov 20, 2014

Executive Amnesty Prevention Act of 2014 - States that no provision of the Constitution, the Immigration and Nationality Act, or other federal law shall be interpreted or applied to authorize the executive branch of the government to exempt, by executive order, regulation, or any other means, categories of persons unlawfully present in the United States from removal under the immigration laws.

Declares any action by the executive branch with the purpose of circumventing the objectives of this statute null and void and without legal effect.

Makes this Act effective retroactively, applying to any such exemption made at any time.

Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act of 2014 — Informed