H.R. 6061 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Secure Fence Act of 2006
H.R. 6061 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 13, 2006, sponsored by Peter T. King with 42 co-sponsors. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 13, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 109-367
What it does
Secure Fence Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, within 18 months of enactment of this Act, to take appropriate actions to achieve operational control over U.S. international land and maritime borders, including: (1) systematic border surveillance through more effective use of personnel and technology, such as unmanned aerial vehicles, ground-based sensors, satellites, radar coverage, and cameras; and (2)…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter T. King (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 41 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 13, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 14, 2006
- Passed the SenateSep 29, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentOct 23, 2006
- Became lawOct 26, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-367. (Oct 26, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Sep 29, 2006 · Bill Passed80–19 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Sep 28, 2006 · Cloture Motion Agreed to71–28 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Sep 20, 2006 · Cloture Motion Agreed to94–0 - On Passage
House · Sep 14, 2006 · Passed283–138 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Sep 14, 2006 · Failed193–224
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Secure Fence Act of 2006House · Sep 14, 2006
- Secure Fence Act of 2006House · Sep 14, 2006
- A bill to establish operational control over the international land and maritime borders of the United States.Senate · Sep 20, 2006
- A bill to establish operational control over the international land and maritime borders of the United States.Senate · Sep 28, 2006
- A bill to establish operational control over the international land and maritime borders of the United States.Senate · Sep 29, 2006
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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