H.J.Res. 46: Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
116th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · In committee
What this bill does
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency related to the U.S.-Mexico border, declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2019-02-22
- Policy area Immigration
- Cosponsors 233
- Latest action The Chair announced that the bill and accompanying veto message were referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] introduced H.J.Res. 46. 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. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]'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.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.J.Res. 46? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.J.Res. 46 do?
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency related to the U.S.-Mexico border, declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
Who sponsored H.J.Res. 46?
Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.J.Res. 46?
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.J.Res. 46 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.