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- H.R.1196
H.R.1196: To improve the security clearance process along the United States-Mexico border, to increase the number of detention beds, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 9, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 10, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) ensure that Department of Homeland Security personnel along the U.S.-Mexico border have the security clearances required to access information to adequately screen entering immigrants; (2) develop the interagency agreements and information technology infrastructure necessary for such screening; (3) explore information sharing programs with countries of interest; and (4) increase by the amount...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Homeland Security
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
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| March 9, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Solomon P. Ortiz (D-Texas) |