H.R.4238: Border Security Enforcement and Detention Act of 2005

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about immigration
  • Introduced Nov. 4, 2005
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2006

Bill Summary

Border Security Enforcement and Detention Act of 2005 - Requires the mandatory detention of illegal aliens apprehended at a U.S. port of entry or along the U.S. land or maritime borders. Permits release with notice to appear only if the alien: (1) is not a security risk; and (2) provides a bond of at least $5,000. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) utilize all available DHS detention facilities; (2) conduct a analysis of...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to House Homeland Security
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Nov. 4, 2005

Introduced in the House by Michael McCaul (R-Texas)

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