H.R. 3938 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Enforcement First Immigration Reform Act of 2005
H.R. 3938 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Sep 29, 2005, sponsored by J.D. Hayworth Jr. with 33 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
- Sep 29, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Enforcement First Immigration Reform Act of 2005 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act and other immigration-related provisions with respect to: (1) enforcement and detention of, and criminal penalties for, illegal aliens; (2) the institutional removal (IRP) and criminal alien assistance (SCAAP) programs; (3) alien smuggling, document fraud, gang violence, and drug trafficking; (4) border security, personnel increases,…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
J.D. Hayworth Jr. (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 33 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 29, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9627-9628, H9630) (Nov 3, 2005)
More bills from J.D. Hayworth Jr. in the 109th Congress
Other Immigration bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 4501: Passport Services Enhancement Act of 2005
- H.R. 6061: Secure Fence Act of 2006
- H.R. 1285: Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Reauthorization Act of 2005
- S. 3821: Creating Opportunities for Minor League Professionals, Entertainers, and Teams through Legal Entry…
- 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
Committees
- Armed Services Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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