U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act

Bill: 116-hr-3525
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
Introduced: 2019-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Child health
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Detention of persons
Health information and medical records
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration status and procedures
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 

U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act

 
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures to ensure consistent and efficient medical screenings for all individuals stopped between ports of entry. The screenings shall take place within 12 hours of the initial stop. The bill imposes various requirements for screenings, including documentation of current medical complaints and recordkeeping.
 
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall research and report to Congress new approaches to improve the screening procedures and recommend any necessary corrective actions, as well as a plan to record the results of the screenings in electronic health records that are interoperable with other DHS systems. 

action_date: 2019-09-18
text: 

U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act

 
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures to ensure consistent and efficient medical screenings for all individuals stopped between ports of entry, with a priority on screening those who have not reached the age of 18. The screenings shall take place within 12 hours of the initial stop, or 6 hours for high priority individuals, such as those showing signs of acute illness. The screenings shall at minimum include (1) a visual assessment of the individual's overall physical and behavioral state, (2) a record of the individual's medical history and current medical complaints, (3) a screening of the individual's vital signs, and (4) a review by a medical professional of any prescribed medication in the individual's possession. Each Border Patrol sector shall have a pediatric medical expert on site. 
 
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall (1) research and report to Congress new approaches to improve the screening procedures and recommend any necessary corrective actions, and (2) establish an electronic health record system containing the records of individuals in DHS custody that can be accessed by all relevant DHS departments. 

action_date: 2019-09-26
text: 

U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act

 
The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) research and report to Congress new approaches to improve procedures for providing medical screening of individuals interdicted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection between ports of entry and recommend any necessary corrective actions, and (2) establish an electronic health record system containing the records of individuals in DHS custody that can be accessed by all relevant DHS departments.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-15
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 552). (text: CR H8032)
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 552).(text: CR H8032)
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 213 (Roll no. 551).
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Green (TN) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back with an amendment to change the effective date of section 3 to September 30, 2027.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H8038)
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8038-8041)
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 3525.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3525.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H.Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H8032-8037)
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 577 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H.Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 167.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-211.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-211.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House