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H.R.2922: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the Armed Forces, under certain circumstances and subject to certain conditions, to assist the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the United States Customs Service in the performance of border protection functions.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Nov. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 12, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the armed forces to assist: (1) the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) in preventing the entry of terrorists, drug traffickers, and illegal aliens into the United States; and (2) the U.S. Customs Service (Customs) in the inspection of cargo, vehicles, and aircraft at U.S. points of entry. Allows such assignment only at the request of the Attorney General (for the INS) or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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| Nov. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by James A. Traficant Jr. (D-Ohio) |