H.R.3525: U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act

Overview

The U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act (H.R. 3525) would direct the DHS to research and report to Congress and recommend new approaches to improve procedures for providing medical screening of individuals interdicted by Customs and Border Protection between ports of entry. Additionally, the bill would establish an electronic health record system containing the records of individuals in DHS custody that could be accessed by all relevant DHS departments.

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Our Stance

Watching

Priority

Medium

Bill Number

H.R.3525

Date Introduced

June 27, 2019

Committee

Senate Judiciary Committee

Bill Status

Passed Original Chamber

Sponsor

Rep. Lauren Underwood

Co Sponsors