S.1730: Southern New Mexico Economic Development Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about immigration
  • Introduced Oct. 18, 2011
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 18, 2011

Bill Cosponsor

Bill Summary

Southern New Mexico Economic Development Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to permit a Mexican national who enters the United States with a valid border crossing card and who is admitted to the United States at the Columbus, Santa Teresa, or Antelope Wells port of entry in New Mexico, to remain in New Mexico, within 75 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, for up to 30 days.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct. 18, 2011

Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.)

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