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A bill to improve border security in the United States and for other purposes. 5/2/2007--Introduced. Engaging the Nation to Fight for Our Right to Control Entry Act or ENFORCE Act - Directs the Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) to establish: (1) a National Border Neighborhood Watch Program (Program) to permit retired law enforcement officers and civilian volunteers to assist in carrying out such Program; and (2) a Border Regiment Assisting in Valuable Enforcement Force (BRAVE Force), which shall consist of retired law enforcement officers, employed to carry out the Program. Directs USCBP to provide for civilian participation. Imposes criminal penalties for federal document forgery, counterfeiting, or alteration. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to provide additional penalties for an alien who is illegally in the United States. Increases criminal penalties for first-time illegal entry. Provides [...]

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Latest Actions
  • 05/02/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5505-5507)
  • 05/02/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.1269 Introduced in Senate08/31/2007