Emergency Border Security Bill Update
On August 9, 2010, we posted a blog discussing the emergency border security bill passed by the Senate (Border Security Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010) and urged to be passed by the House of Representatives before it breaks for August recess. Instead of passing the bill sent over by the Senate, the House of Representatives has introduced a new but same bill per procedures that require the House to originate revenue generating measures.
On August 10, 2010, the House passed the new version of this bill by voice vote. The bill must now return to the Senate, which is currently on recess until September 10, 2010, for final passage before being sent to President Obama’s desk for signature. Please stay tuned for additional updates as they become available regarding this legislation.
Tags: emergency border security bill, House of Representatives, Senate
