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- H.R.5484
H.R.5484: Good Fences Make Good Neighbors Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced May 25, 2006
- Latest Major Action June 6, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (1 Democrat, 23 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors Act of 2006 - Amends the USA PATRIOT Act to authorize a border state (a state that shares a border with Canada or Mexico or a political subdivision of such a state) to use up to 75% of the minimum amount allocated to the state under the state and local domestic preparedness support grant program to build a physical barrier near the U.S. border to deter illegal crossings and for incidental costs.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
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| May 25, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Patrick T. McHenry (R-N.C.) |