H.R. 1986 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, under certain circumstances and subject to certain conditions, to assist the Department of Homeland Security in the performance of border protection functions.
H.R. 1986 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 28, 2005, sponsored by Virgil Goode Jr. with 46 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Authorizes the Secretary of Defense, upon request of the Secretary of Homeland Security, to assign members of the Armed Forces to assist: (1) the Bureau of Border Security of the Department of Homeland Security in preventing the entry of terrorists, drug traffickers, and illegal aliens into the United States; and (2) the U.S. Customs Service in the inspection of cargo, vehicles, and aircraft at U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Virgil Goode Jr. (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 46 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities. (Jun 21, 2005)
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