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H.R. 2792

Referred to Committee

Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017

Introduced 6/6/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

9/28/2017 • Senate

Summary

Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the payment of SSI benefits to an individual who is the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant for: (1) committing, or attempting to commit, a felony; or (2) violating a condition of parole or probation.

Current law prohibits the payment of such benefits to an individual who: (1) is fleeing to avoid prosecution or confinement for committing, or attempting commit, a felony; or (2) is violating a condition of parole or probation.

Passed House amended • 9/28/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Social Welfare
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial security and elderly assistanceVeterans' pensions and compensation

Amendments (1)

This bill has 1 amendment proposed or adopted.

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Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
4
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large]

Republican • SD

Sponsored 6/6/2017

Cosponsors (3)

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Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]

R-TX-3

Joined 6/6/2017

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Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]

R-TX-32

Joined 9/14/2017

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Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-3]

R-PA-3

Joined 9/14/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 6, 2017

Committee Review

September 13, 2017

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 14.

Floor Debate

September 28, 2017

Passed Chamber

September 26, 2017

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Engrossed in House9/28/2017
Referred in Senate9/28/2017
Reported in House9/21/2017
Introduced in House6/6/2017

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3