H.R. 4032 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to remove the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to expedited removal under section 235(b)(1)(A)(iii)(I) of such Act and to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit issuance of residential mortgages to illegal aliens.
H.R. 4032 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Oct 7, 2005, sponsored by John Doolittle with 35 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
- Oct 7, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 35
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the Secretary of Homeland Security's discretionary authority to order expedited removal, except that if the Secretary determines after consulting with appropriate federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies that the alien will be detained under the authority of such an agency, the Secretary may not remove the alien until such detention terminates.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Doolittle (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 34 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 7, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (Feb 6, 2006)
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- 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
- Judiciary Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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