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- H.R.688
H.R.688: SAFER Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 9, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Securing America's Future through Enforcement Reform Act of 2005 (SAFER Act) - Increases the number of personnel assigned to combat alien smuggling. Requires enhanced penalties for certain smuggling-related offenses. Authorizes the use of military personnel for border enforcement. Increases the number of full-time inspectors within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to require Visa...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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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.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Homeland Security
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
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| Feb. 9, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by J. Gresham Barrett (R-S.C.) |