H.R. 3622 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Border Protection Corps Act
H.R. 3622 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 29, 2005, sponsored by John Abney Culberson with 56 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
- Jul 29, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 56
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Border Protection Corps Act - Authorizes the governor of a state to establish and command a militia, to be known as the Border Protection Corps, for that state. Allows such a Corps to include only U.S. citizens with no criminal history and no history of mental illness.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Abney Culberson (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 56 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 29, 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. (Sep 19, 2005)
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- H.R. 4997: Physicians for Underserved Areas Act
- H.R. 98: Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 342: To provide for adjustment of immigration status for certain aliens granted temporary protected…
- S. 359: Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2005
- H.R. 557: State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Reauthorization Act of 2005
- H.R. 698: Citizenship Reform Act of 2005
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