H.R. 5768

Separation of Powers Act of 2014

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113th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5768

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 20, 2014

Mr. Poe of Texas (for himself and Mrs. Black) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To prohibit the use of funds for granting deferred action or other immigration relief to aliens not lawfully present in the United States.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Separation of Powers Act of 2014.

2.

Prohibition on use of funds

(a)

For deferred action or parole

None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to any Federal department or agency may be used to parole an alien into the United States or grant deferred action on a final order of removal, for any reason other than on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons.

(b)

For the issuance of work permits or green cards

None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to any Federal department or agency may be used to issue to any alien who, on the date of enactment of this Act, is unlawfully present in the United States any document attesting to the lawful permanent resident status of that alien, or to the authorization for employment in the United States of that alien.