VoterlyH.R. 2792: Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017
115th Congress · Sponsored from South Dakota · In committee
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2017-06-06
- Policy area Social Welfare
- Cosponsors 3
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large] introduced H.R. 2792. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 2792? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 2792 do?
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 a…
Who sponsored H.R. 2792?
Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large] (R) of South Dakota is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 2792?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 2792 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.