H.Res. 765 — Introduced in House

IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 765 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021Mr. Schweikert (for himself and Mr. Gohmert) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Rejecting any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally. Whereas the family separation policy described pursuant to Executive Order 13824, entitled Affording Congress and Opportunity to Address Family Separation, dated June 20, 2018, was ended; Whereas the U.S. Border Patrol and the Office of Field Operations of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection have encountered 1.7 million migrants at the United States southern border in fiscal year 2021; Whereas the Border Patrol apprehended 1.66 million immigrants at our southern border in fiscal year 2021; Whereas this is the highest number of apprehensions ever recorded; Whereas the record-high levels of illegal immigration have overwhelmed our borders and directly impacted border States; and Whereas it is not the policy of the House of Representatives to financially compensate illegal immigrants for crossing the border: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives rejects any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally.