Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

S.Amdt. 5672

S.Amdt. 5672 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with no cosponsors

Changes S. 2 — Secure America Act

Not adopted

This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration
  3. Failed

What this amendment would do

SA 5672, submitted by Mr. Blumenthal, is known as The Javier Ramirez Prohibition on Funds Until Necessary Medical Care is Provided to Individuals in Custody.

The purpose of this amendment is to stop the use of funds under the title until specific medical care is given to people in custody. Specifically, it aims to ensure that the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement provide:

  • Necessary and lifesaving medication, including insulin, to individuals with diabetes in their custody.