H.R. 4083 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Border Security Improvement Act
H.R. 4083 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Oct 19, 2005, sponsored by Virgil Goode Jr. with 41 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 19, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Border Security Improvement Act - Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to: (1) make the Secretary of Homeland Security rather than the Attorney General responsible for border barrier improvements; and (2) direct the Secretary to provide for construction of a fence along the entire U.S. southern border.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Virgil Goode Jr. (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 41 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 19, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. (Oct 19, 2005)
More bills from Virgil Goode 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
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