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S.2355: Border Tunnel Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 2, 2006
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (4 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Border Tunnel Prevention Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the construction or financing of an unauthorized tunnel or subterranean passage that crosses the international border between the United States and another country. Imposes a 20-year prison term for such offense. Imposes a 10-year prison term on any person who recklessly permits the construction or use of such a tunnel or passage on land that such person owns or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 2, 2006 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) |