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H.R.1741: Secure Visas Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced May 5, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 8, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Secure Visas Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to grant the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary), except for the Secretary of State's authority with respect to diplomatic- and international organization-related visas, exclusive authority to issue regulations, establish policy, and administer the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and all other immigration or nationality laws relating to U.S. consular officer visa...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
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 Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
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Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 11.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-411, Part I.
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Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 283.
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| May 5, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Lamar Smith (R-Texas) |