H.R. 4417 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To modify certain deadlines pertaining to machine-readable, tamper-resistant entry and exit documents.
H.R. 4417 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on May 20, 2004, sponsored by F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 20, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 108-299
What it does
Amends the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 to extend by one year the deadline for: (1) installing at all U.S. ports of entry equipment and software capable of processing machine-readable, tamper-resistant entry and exit documents and passports that contain biometric identifiers; (2) Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries to certify that they are issuing machine-readable, tamper-resistant passports that…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 20, 2004
- Passed the HouseJun 14, 2004
- Passed the SenateJul 22, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentJul 28, 2004
- Became lawAug 9, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-299. (Aug 9, 2004)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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