VoterlyH.R. 5283: Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023
118th Congress · Sponsored from New York · In committee
What this bill does
Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the federal government from using certain federally administered lands to provide housing to any non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have not been admitted into the United States. Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Forest Service. The bill also revokes a 2023 lease between the National Park Service and the City of New York to use portions of the Gateway National Recreation Area to provide housing to migrant persons.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2023-08-25
- Policy area Immigration
- Cosponsors 16
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] introduced H.R. 5283. 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. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]'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.R. 5283? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]'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.R. 5283 do?
Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the federal government from using certain federally administered lands to provide housing to any non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have not been admitted into the United S…
Who sponsored H.R. 5283?
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R) of New York is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 5283?
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. 5283 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.