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Steven C. LaTourette

Tagged in: Criminal justice, Fines (Penalties), Forfeiture, Illegal aliens, Immigration, Law, Marine transportation, Searches and seizures, Ships, Smuggling

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To amend title 46, United States Code, to improve maritime law enforcement.

3/29/2007--Introduced.

Maritime Law Enforcement Improvement Act of 2007 - Makes it unlawful for a person to transport, harbor, or conceal an alien on board a vessel if such person knows or has reason to believe that such alien is attempting to unlawfully enter the United States on the vessel. Sets forth both criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act, including the seizure and forfeiture of the vessel.
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Latest Actions
  • 04/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
  • 03/30/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • 03/29/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 03/29/2007 - Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
  • 03/29/2007 - Referred to House Judiciary
Bill Text
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H.R.1811 Introduced in House08/31/2007