| Also tagged in: Advanced weapons, Affiliated corporations, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, American investments, Armed forces, Arms control, Arms control verification, Arms sales, Ballistic missiles, Bank loans, Biological warfare, Business, Chemical warfare, Civil liberties, Conferences Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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A bill to strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, to enhance multilateral commitment to address the Government of Syria's threatening policies, to establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government in Syria, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alaska, Alien labor, Aluminum, American Revolution, Animals, Anniversaries, Archaeology, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed forces, Art, Astronautical accidents Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Signed by President.
Bill TextA bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy, to implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, to amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. 3/10/2008--Introduced. Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 - Authorizes specified programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy concerning, among other things, land conveyances, boundary adjustments, studies, memorials, commissions, and museums, national park natural resource protection, national trails and rivers, national heritage areas, and advanced energy technology transfer centers. Sets forth provisions concerning the Northern Mariana Islands. Makes amendments to various public laws, including the National [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 01/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill TextA bill to revise the boundary of the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, and for other purposes. 1/22/2008--Introduced. Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act - Adjusts the boundary of the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site in the state of New York to include approximately 261 acres of land identified as the "PROPOSED PARK BOUNDARY" as depicted on the "Boundary Map, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site," dated January 2005. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire such lands and interests from a willing seller. | | Also tagged in: American Revolution, Commemorations, Government information, Historic sites, History, Land transfers, Maps, Massachusetts, National parks, Natural resources, Public lands Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Bill TextA bill to modify the boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park, and for other purposes. 12/18/2007--Introduced. Minute Man National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act - Modifies the boundary of Minute Man National Historical Park in Massachusetts to include a certain area generally depicted on the map entitled "Minute Man National Historical Park Proposed Boundary," dated July 2007. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Authorization, Budgets, Building construction, Coast guard, Defense economics, Defense policy, Department of Education, Education, Educational equalization, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Executive departments, Impact aid, Indian education, Indian lands Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Bill TextTo reauthorize the impact aid program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. 12/13/2007--Introduced. Fair Funding for Schools Act - Amends the Impact Aid program (which compensates local educational agencies (LEAs) for the financial burden of federal activities affecting their areas) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to alter the formula for determining the payments due LEAs for federal ownership of property when appropriations for a fiscal year are insufficient to provide them with full compensation. Alters the formula for determining the payments due LEAs for eligible federally-connected children. Includes not only children in average daily attendance, but also those enrolled pursuant to a state open enrollment policy. Continues an LEA's eligibility for such payments while activities associated with military base closures and realignments or force structure changes or relocations are ongoing. Allows the calculation of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Criminal justice, Executive departments, Forfeiture, Illegal aliens, Immigration, Law, Sentencing guidelines, Smuggling, Transportation, Tunnels, U.S. Sentencing Commission Latest Action: 01/14/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Bill TextTo amend title 18, United States Code, to make technical corrections to the new border tunnels and passages offense. 12/6/2007--Introduced. Amends the federal criminal code to assign a new section number (555 instead of 554) to the provision prohibiting the construction of border tunnels and passages into the United States. | | Also tagged in: Alien labor, Animals, Armed forces, Border patrols, Business, Canada, Communications, Correctional institutions, Counterfeiting, Criminal aliens, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Customs administration, Defense economics, Department of Homeland Security, Detention of persons Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill TextA bill to provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical verification program. 11/15/2007--Introduced. Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 or SAVE Act of 2007 - Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) increases in Border Patrol and investigative personnel; (2) recruitment of former military personnel; (3) use of Department of Defense (DOD) equipment; (4) infrastructure improvements; (5) aerial and other surveillance; (5) a national strategy to secure the borders; (6) emergency deployment of Border Patrol agents; and (7) expansion of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism along the northern and southern borders. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act and specified maritime law sections to revise alien smuggling provisions. Sets forth provisions respecting border security on certain federal lands [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alien labor, Animals, Armed forces, Border patrols, Business, Canada, Communications, Correctional institutions, Counterfeiting, Criminal aliens, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Customs administration, Defense economics, Department of Homeland Security, Detention of persons Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextA bill to provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program. 11/15/2007--Introduced. Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 or SAVE Act of 2007 - Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) increases in Border Patrol and investigative personnel; (2) recruitment of former military personnel; (3) use of Department of Defense (DOD) equipment; (4) infrastructure improvements; (5) aerial and other surveillance; (5) a national strategy to secure the borders; (6) emergency deployment of Border Patrol agents; and (7) expansion of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism along the northern and southern borders. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act and specified maritime law sections to revise alien smuggling provisions. Sets forth provisions respecting border security on certain federal [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Arms control, Arms control agreements, Assassination, Border patrols, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Energy, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Insurgency, International affairs, International agencies, Iraq, Iraq compilation Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextCondemning Syria for its destablizing actions in the Middle East region and calling on Iraq not to reopen its oil pipeline to Syria. 11/15/2007--Introduced. Condemns the assassinations of Antoine Ghanem, Rafiq Hariri, and other anti-Syrian Lebanese leaders. Calls on Iraq not to reopen the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline until Syria makes significant progress respecting disarmament, border control, support for insurgents, and non-proliferation. | | Also tagged in: Appropriations, Border patrols, Budgets, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal aliens, Criminal justice, Department of Homeland Security, Deportation, Detention of persons, Executive departments, Federal law enforcement officers, Foreign policy, Government employees, Illegal aliens, Immigration Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 486.
Bill TextA bill to ensure control over the United States border and to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws. 11/13/2007--Introduced. Emergency Border Security Funding Act of 2007 - Directs the President, within two years, to ensure that: (1) operational control of the U.S.-Mexico border will be met; (2) the Border Patrol will have 23,000 full-time agents; (3) specified barriers will be installed along such border; and (4) specified detention capacities will be met. Authorizes appropriations. | | Also tagged in: Alien labor, Animals, Armed forces, Border patrols, Business, Canada, Communications, Correctional institutions, Counterfeiting, Criminal aliens, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Customs administration, Defense economics, Department of Homeland Security, Detention of persons Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Drake. Petition No: 110-5. (Discharge petition text with signatures.)
Bill TextTo provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program. 11/6/2007--Introduced. Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 or SAVE Act of 2007 - Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) increases in Border Patrol and investigative personnel; (2) recruitment of former military personnel; (3) use of Department of Defense (DOD) equipment; (4) infrastructure improvements; (5) aerial and other surveillance; (5) a national strategy to secure the borders; (6) emergency deployment of Border Patrol agents; and (7) expansion of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism along the northern and southern borders. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act and specified maritime law sections to revise alien smuggling provisions. Sets forth provisions respecting border security on certain federal lands [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Civil war, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Counterterrorism, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Diplomacy, Embassies, Foreign aid, Foreign policy Latest Action: 10/23/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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
Bill TextTo repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243) and to require the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq. 10/23/2007--Introduced. Bring Our Troops Home Responsibly Act of 2007 - Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (P.L. 107-243). States U.S. policy with respect to Iraq, including that the United States should: (1) begin withdrawing its Armed Forces from there; (2) continue assisting the Iraqi government with rebuilding and reconstruction efforts; and (3) provide humanitarian assistance to displaced Iraqi refugees. Directs the Secretary of Defense to begin the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq within 30 days after the enactment of this Act, and to complete such withdrawal by January 20, 2009. Prohibits funds appropriated to the Department of Defense (DOD) from being expended: (1) to increase the number of U.S. forces in Iraq;[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Commemorations, Congress, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Congressional veto, District of Columbia, Executive departments, Government information, Government paperwork, Historic sites, History, Independent regulatory commissions, Legislation, Monuments and memorials, National Capital Planning Commission Latest Action: 10/22/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the National Capital Planning Commission to designate and modify the boundaries of the National Mall area in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States and other activities, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services to make recommendations for the termination of the authority of a person to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 10/17/2007--Introduced. Mall Designation and Revitalization Act - Authorizes the National Capital Planning Commission (the Commission) to modify the boundaries of Areas I and II of the National Mall in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States. Prohibits such a decision from being subject to review.[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Arrest, Border patrols, Budgets, Criminal aliens, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Deportation, Drug abuse, Drug traffic, Federal aid to law enforcement, Federal law enforcement officers, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Fines (Penalties), Firearms, Firearms control Latest Action: 01/31/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
Bill TextTo amend various laws imposing criminal penalties to double the maximum penalty for illegal aliens who commit those crimes, and for other purposes. 10/16/2007--Introduced. Non-Citizen Enforcement Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to increase the number of Border Patrol agents by at least 2,000 in each post-FY2010 fiscal year year until effective control of the border has been achieved through the Secure Border Initiative. Empowers state or local officers and employees to arrest an alien unlawfully present in the United States who has been ordered removed in abstentia. Provides for such aliens' listing on the absconder category of the national criminal information center database. Increases funding for the state criminal alien assistance program (SCAAP). Subject an individual unlawfully present in the United States to criminal penalties. Increases penalties for firearms possession and controlled substance distribution violations [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Aliens, Border patrols, Cameras, Charities, Children, Congressional reporting requirements, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Data banks, Department of Homeland Security, Development credit institutions, Displaced persons, Drone aircraft, Economic assistance, Europe Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo address the impending humanitarian crisis and security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, increasing border security, and facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk. 9/26/2007--Introduced. Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of State, with respect to each country containing a significant population of Iraqi refugees or internally displaced persons including Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Iran, and Lebanon, to provide bilateral assistance or funding to international aid organizations and nongovernmental organizations for humanitarian assistance, including adequate food, shelter, clean drinking water, sanitation, health care, education, and security. Directs the Secretary [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Arrest, Border patrols, Canada, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal aliens, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Department of Homeland Security, Detention of persons, Executive departments, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Foreign policy Latest Action: 09/24/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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 committe
Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress regarding United States immigration and border security laws. 9/24/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Congress should verify that current immigration and border security laws are enforced; (2) the Secretary of Homeland Security should ensure the expedited construction of the border fence; (3) a report required by the Secretary concerning progress made toward achieving and maintaining operational control over the international border should include recommendations to enhance U.S. national security on the northern border and emphasize the Administration's commitment to protecting both the southern and northern borders; (4) Congress should fully fund the 18,000 Border Patrol agents currently authorized; and (5) there should be an expansion of the program under which state and local law enforcement authorities investigate, detain, and arrest aliens who have violated U.S. law. | | Also tagged in: Aliens, Arrest, Border patrols, Criminal justice, Department of Homeland Security, Deportation, Education, Executive departments, Federal aid to education, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Fines (Penalties), Government employees, Government information, Government paperwork, Higher education Latest Action: 10/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo end the cycle of illegal immigration in the United States. 9/24/2007--Introduced. Border Security and Elimination of Sanctuary for Illegal Aliens Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the worsening crisis of illegal immigration must be solved. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) increase incentives to recruit Border Patrol agents through repayment of higher education loans; (2) establish a retention program; and (3) make construction of border fencing a priority. Authorizes the Secretary to deploy newly-developed technology along the land and maritime borders. Requires that a state or local law enforcement agency that arrests an alien unlawfully in the United States for any reason shall notify United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement respecting such arrest and provide the identity of the arrested person. Provides for: (1) such person's expedited removal from the United States, and (2) criminal penalties and expedited [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Arizona, Environmental protection, Forest roads, Land transfers, Landfills, National forests, National parks, Natural areas, Natural resources, Public lands, Right-of-way, Solid wastes, Transportation, Water resources, Water rights, Wells Latest Action: 09/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo provide for the exchange of certain Bureau of Land Management land in Pima County, Arizona, and for other purposes. 9/20/2007--Introduced. Las Cienegas Enhancement and Saguaro National Park Boundary Adjustment Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior, if Las Cienegas Conservation, LLC offers to convey to the Secretary title to the Empirita-Simonson parcel of land and the Bloom parcel of land (the non-federal land), to accept the offer and simultaneously convey to Las Cienegas Conservation, LLC the Sahuarita parcel of land (the federal land). Requires the values of the federal and non-federal lands exchanged to be equal, as determined by appraisals. Requires Las Cienegas Conservation, LLC, to: (1) pay the costs of carrying out the exchange of such lands; (2) enter into an agreement with Pima County, Arizona, to convey to Pima County a certain well site; and (3) relinquish to Pima County any water rights to such well site held by Las Cienegas Conservation,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Arab countries, Arab-Israeli conflict, Bush (George W.) Administration, Diplomacy, Diplomats, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, International affairs, Israel, Middle East and North Africa, Palestinians, Peace negotiations, President and foreign policy, Presidents, Recognition (International law), Sovereignty Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758)
Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. 9/19/2007--Introduced. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on the establishment of two states, Israel and Palestine; and (2) Israel's security. Denounces the use of violence and terror. Calls on: (1) President Bush to engage Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) to begin negotiations; (2) Hamas to recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce and end all terror and incitement, and accept past agreements and obligations with Israel; (3) moderate Arab states to intensify their diplomatic efforts toward a two-state solution; and (4) Israeli and Palestinian leaders to embrace efforts to achieve peace and refrain from taking any actions that would prejudice final status negotiations. Welcomes the Arab League Peace Initiative. Urges President Bush to consider appointing as Special Envoy [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Airports, Alien labor, Arrest, Aviation safety, Budgets, Counterterrorism, Crime prevention, Criminal aliens, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Data banks, Deportation, Detention of persons, Electronic data interchange, Ex-offenders, Federal aid to law enforcement Latest Action: 10/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve the interior enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes. 9/14/2007--Introduced. Accountability in Enforcing Immigration Laws Act of 2007 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to subject all illegal alien entrants to fines. (Under current law, first-time offenses are subject to such fines and/or six months' imprisonment, and subsequent offenses are subject to such fines and/or two years' imprisonment.) Directs United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to provide for: (1) detention of illegal aliens who are apprehended by state or local law enforcement officers; and (2) reimbursement of state and local detention costs. Requires certain airport security screeners to undergo immigration status checks. Requires owners and operators of high-risk critical infrastructure sites, in order to receive buffer zone protection grants, to conduct terrorist watchlist [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: County politics and government, Federal-Indian relations, Indian claims, Indian lands, Indians, Land transfers, Land use, Minorities, Natural resources, New Mexico, Politics and government, Public lands, Roads and highways, State and local government, Transportation Latest Action: 05/02/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Bill TextTo ratify a conveyance of a portion of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation to Rio Arriba County, State of New Mexico, pursuant to the settlement of litigation between the Jicarilla Apache Nation and Rio Arriba County, State of New Mexico, to authorize issuance of a patent for said lands, and to change the exterior boundary of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation accordingly, and for other purposes. 9/10/2007--Introduced. States that the ratification and approval of the Jicarilla Apache Nation's deed for specified settlement lands and the issuance of a patent pursuant to this Act shall not take effect until the Secretary of the Interior finds the following events have occurred: (1) the Board of Commissioners of the Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, has enacted a resolution permanently abandoning a specified disputed county road and has submitted a copy of that resolution to the Secretary; and (2) the Jicarilla Apache Nation has executed a quitclaim deed to Rio Arriba County for specified [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alien labor, Aliens, Budgets, Data banks, Department of Homeland Security, Detention of persons, Dismissal of employees, Electronic data interchange, Electronic government information, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Federally-guaranteed loans, Fines (Penalties), Government contractors, Government information, Government lending Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
Bill TextTo debar or suspend contractors from Federal contracting for unlawful employment of aliens, and for other purposes. 9/7/2007--Introduced. Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 - Provides that a federal contractor who employs directly or through a subcontractor an alien who is not authorized to work shall: (1) be debarred or suspended from federal contracting for three years; and (2) have the contract terminated unless the contractor or subcontractor agrees to terminate the employment of any such alien. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish the position of Small Business Administration Liaison within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure that the Small Business Administration (SBA) does not make or guarantee a loan to an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to contract with private entities for domestic transport from Border Patrol custody to detention facilities of aliens [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Aerial photography, Border patrols, Communication satellites, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Department of Homeland Security, Drone aircraft, Electronic surveillance, Equipment and supplies, Executive departments, Federal employees, Federal law enforcement officers, Government employees, Illegal aliens, Immigration Latest Action: 08/07/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
Bill TextTo assist the Secretary of Homeland Security in carrying out surveillance activities conducted at or near the international land borders of the United States to prevent illegal immigration, and for other purposes. 8/4/2007--Introduced. America's Border Security Act of 2007 - Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) use of Department of Defense (DOD) surveillance equipment, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); (2) road and barrier construction; (3) ports of entry construction; (4) communications enhancements; (5) aerial surveillance programs; (6) personnel increases; and (7) a national border security plan. | | Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Environmental protection, Environmental Protection Agency, Executive departments, Foreign policy, International affairs, Law, Negotiations, Planning, Standards, Transboundary pollution Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill TextTo amend the Clean Air Act to delay the effect of reclassifying certain nonattainment areas adjacent to an international border, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced. FAIR (Foreign Air Impact Regulation) AIR Act of 2007 - Amends the Clean Air Act to delay the effective date of reclassification of a nonattainment area to a higher classification of nonattainment for failing to meet national ambient air quality standards by applicable deadlines if: (1) the area is adjacent to a foreign country; and (2) the state in which the area is located submits a claim to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the area would have attained the relevant standard by the attainment date but for emissions emanating from outside the United States.Prohibits such reclassification from taking effect unless: (1) the Secretary of State has entered into negotiations with the foreign country involved to develop an air quality improvement plan for the international [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 09/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo authorize the Secretary of the Interior to adjust the boundary of the Stephen Mather Wilderness and the North Cascades National Park in order to allow the rebuilding of a road outside of the floodplain while ensuring that there is no net loss of acreage to the Park or the Wilderness, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Amends the Washington Park Wilderness Act of 1988 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to adjust the boundaries of the North Cascades National Park and the Stephen Mather Wilderness in Washington state in order to provide a 100-foot wide corridor along which the Stehekin Valley Road may be rebuilt: (1) outside the flooplain between milepost 12.9 and 22.8; (2) within the boundaries of the Park; and (3) outside of the boundaries of the Wilderness. Requires that the boundary adjustments be such that equal acreage amounts are exchanged between the Wilderness and the Park. | | Latest Action: 04/09/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Bill TextA bill to modify the boundary of the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in the State of Ohio, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment Act - Modifies the boundary of the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Ohio to include certain lands marked for inclusion in the Park. Permits the acquisition of lands added under this Act only from willing sellers. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Defense policy, Dispute settlement, Europe, Foreign policy, Greece, International affairs, International courts, Islands, Italy, Law, Marine resources, Netherlands, Peace treaties, Territorial waters, Treaties Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of the Congress regarding Turkey's claims of sovereignty over islands and islets in the Aegean Sea. 8/2/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the maritime boundaries established in the 1923 Lausanne Treaty of Peace, the 1932 Convention and Protocol Between Italy and Turkey, and the 1947 Paris Treaty of Peace, under which the Dodecanese islands and adjacent islets were ceded by Italy to Greece, are the borders between Greece and Turkey in the Aegean Sea; and (2) any party, including Turkey, objecting to such boundaries should seek redress in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague. | | Latest Action: 08/07/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo provide for a boundary adjustment and land conveyances involving Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado, to correct the effects of an erroneous land survey that resulted in approximately 7 acres of the Crystal Lakes Subdivision, Ninth Filing, encroaching on National Forest System land. 8/1/2007--Introduced. Modifies the boundaries of Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado, to exclude from it a parcel of real property consisting of approximately seven acres that was erroneously included within the Crystal Lakes Subdivision, North Filing, as a result of the failure of a 1975 survey of the Subdivision to correctly locate the original quarter corners as specified. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to use the authority provided by the Small Tracts Act to convey all interest of the United States in and to the real property excluded from the boundaries of Roosevelt National Forest under this Act to the landowners whose real property adjoins the excluded land and who have occupied [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alaska, American Samoa, Authorization, Bridges, Budgets, Business, Buy American, California, Canada, Commemorations, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Department of Energy, Driver licenses, Drug abuse, Drunk driving Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bill TextTo amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes. 8/1/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2007 - Title I: Highway Provisions - (Sec. 101) Amends the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users or SAFETEA-LU to make certain revisions and technical corrections to the surface transportation program, including earmarking of public lands highway funds for forest roads, defining "transportation systems management and operations," replacing "federal-aid system" with "federal-aid highways" in apportionment of highway safety improvement program funds, and authorizing a state [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 07/31/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo provide for the exchange of certain lands in the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests in the State of Colorado with the Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District, and for other purposes. 7/25/2007--Introduced. Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests Land Exchange Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, upon receipt of acceptable title to specified land in Boulder county, Colorado, between the communities of Boulder and Nederland (the non-federal land) offered by the Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District to the United States, to convey to the District, in exchange for such non-federal land, National Forest System land within the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests in Colorado (the federal lands). Permits the District, pending completion of the land exchange, to commence modification of the fire stations on the federal land. Provides for the non-federal land to become part of the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests and modifies the boundary of such National Forests [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Criminal justice, Executive departments, Forfeiture, Illegal aliens, Immigration, Law, Sentencing guidelines, Smuggling, Transportation, Tunnels, U.S. Sentencing Commission Latest Action: 07/23/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextA bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make technical corrections to the new border tunnels and passages offense. 7/23/2007--Introduced. Amends the federal criminal code to assign a new section number (555 instead of 554) to the provision prohibiting the construction of border tunnels and passages into the United States. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Criminal justice, Executive departments, Forfeiture, Illegal aliens, Immigration, Law, Sentencing guidelines, Smuggling, Transportation, Tunnels, U.S. Sentencing Commission Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Received in the House.
Bill TextA bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make technical corrections to the new border tunnels and passages offense. 7/23/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the federal criminal code to assign a new section number (555 instead of 554) to the provision prohibiting the construction of border tunnels and passages into the United States. | | Also tagged in: Access to airports, Accident insurance, Administrative fees, Age and employment, Aged, Agriculture, AIDS (Disease), Air traffic, Air traffic control, Air travel, Aircraft pilots, Airline employees, Airline passenger traffic, Airports, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - On motion to recommit to conference committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 182 - 231 (Roll no. 1101). (consideration: CR H13903)
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 9/12/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations for FY2008 to the Department of Transportation, including: (1) the Office of the Secretary; (2) the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); (3) the Federal Highway Administration; (4) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; (5) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); (6) the Federal Railroad Administration; (7) the Federal Transit Administration (FTA); (8) the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation; (9) the Maritime Administration; (10) the Pipeline and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alcoholism, Authorization, Biological warfare, Budgets, Children, Communicable diseases, Communication in medicine, Communications, Community health services, Congressional reporting requirements, Counterterrorism, Dental care, Disasters, Drug abuse, Drug abuse treatment, Education Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/18/2007 S9473-9474)
Bill TextA bill to establish grant programs to improve the health of border area residents and for all hazards preparedness in the border area including bioterrorism in the border area including bioterrorism and infectious disease, and for other purposes. 7/17/2007--Introduced. Border Health Security Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary), acting through the U.S. members of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission, to award grants to improve border residents' health. Requires the Secretary to award grants to states, local or tribal governments, trauma centers, regional trauma center coordinating entities, or public health entities for all hazards preparedness in the border area, including bioterrorism and infectious disease. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission Act. Allows the Secretary to coordinate with the Secretary of Homeland Security in establishing a [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 07/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo revise the boundary of Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, and for other purposes. 7/17/2007--Introduced. Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act - Adjusts the boundary of the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site in the State of New York to include approximately 261 acres of land identified as the "PROPOSED PARK BOUNDARY" as depicted on the "Boundary Map, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site," dated January 2005. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire such lands and interests from a willing seller. | | Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Armed forces, Arms control, Arms sales, Assassination, Belgium, Bombings, China, Criminal justice, Cyprus, Defense policy, Democracy, Denmark, East Asia, Economic assistance, Elections Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Bill TextExpressing the ongoing concern of the House of Representatives for Lebanon's democratic institutions and unwavering support for the administration of justice upon those responsible for the assassination of Lebanese public figures opposing Syrian control of Lebanon. 9/25/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Condemns: (1) the attempts by Hezbollah and other pro-Syrian groups to undermine the democratically-elected and legitimate government of Lebanon by extra-legal means; and (2) the campaign of assassinations targeting members of parliament and public figures opposed to Syrian interference in Lebanon, and bombings in civilian areas intended to intimidate the Lebanese people. Calls on the Lebanese parliament to elect a new President in accordance with Lebanon's constitution. Declares that the association of political parties with terrorist organizations, militias, and other armed elements outside of the official military [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 07/13/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the border fence dispute with Mexico. 7/13/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States should work with Mexico through the International Boundary and Water Commission to resolve the border fence dispute before assuming sole financial responsibility for removing the fence; and (2) if the Mexican government does not respect the Commission's authority to resolve border problems the U.S. government should reduce its foreign assistance to Mexico by the amount spent to remove and reconstruct the fence on U.S. territory. | | Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Canada, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Foreign policy, Gardening, International affairs, Monuments and memorials, National parks, North Dakota, Peace, Public lands Latest Action: 07/23/2007 - Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9792)
Bill TextA resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of the International Peace Garden. 7/23/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates the International Peace Garden on its 75th anniversary and honors the Garden for sharing its history, beautiful gardens, and a message of peace with the public. Urges support for continued restoration and expansion efforts at the International Peace Garden. | | Latest Action: 07/16/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextTo expand the boundaries of the Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge located in Sussex county, New Jersey, and to authorize appropriations for the acquisition of lands and waters located within such expanded boundaries. 7/10/2007--Introduced. Expands the boundaries of the Walkill National Wildlife Refuge located in Sussex County, New Jersey, to include the Mt. Laurel property-added lands (including any water and interest in such lands). Authorizes Secretary of the Interior to make such minor modifications to the boundary of the Refuge as the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) determines to be appropriate to: (1) achieve the goals of the USFWS relating to the Refuge; or (2) facilitate the acquisition of property within the Refuge. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for the acquisition of such lands. Requires any land, water, or interest acquired by the Secretary pursuant to this Act to become part of the Refuge. | | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Alien labor, Aliens, Border patrols, Budgets, Business, Census, Citizenship, Communications, Criminal aliens, Criminal justice, Data banks, Deportation, Detention of persons Latest Action: 09/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Bill TextTo strengthen enforcement of immigration laws, and gain operational control over the borders of the United States, and for other purposes. 7/10/2007--Introduced. Secure Borders FIRST (For Integrity, Reform, Safety, and Anti-Terrorism) Act of 2007 - Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) border security; (2) detention of dangerous aliens; (3) removal of alien gang members; (4) grants to state and local law enforcement agencies assisting with borders security and immigration enforcement; and (5) expedited removal on criminal or security grounds. Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 - Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) social security identification; and (2) employer and recruiter requirements. Employment Eligibility Verification and Anti-Identity Theft Act - Establishes an employment eligibility and identity verification system. New IDEA (Illegal Deduction Elimination Act) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code (Code) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: American Revolution, Commemorations, Government information, Historic sites, History, Land transfers, Maps, Massachusetts, National parks, Natural resources, Public lands Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo expand the boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to include Barrett's Farm, and for other purposes. 6/21/2007--Introduced. Minute Man National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act - Modifies the boundary of Minute Man National Historical Park in Massachusetts to include the Colonel James Barrett Farm in Concord. | | Also tagged in: Appropriations, Budgets, Business, Coastal zone, Continental shelf, Energy, Energy development, Federal-state relations, Gas in submerged lands, Gas industry, Marine resources, Oil and gas leases, Oil and gas royalties, Petroleum in submerged lands, Petroleum industry, Prospecting Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13841-13846)
Bill TextTo greatly enhance the Nation's environmental, energy, economic, and national security by terminating long-standing Federal prohibitions on the domestic production of abundant offshore supplies of natural gas, to dedicate fixed percentages of the resultant royalties for environmental restoration projects, renewable energy and carbon sequestration research, and weatherization and energy assistance for those in need, and to share a portion of such royalties with producing States, and for other purposes. 6/20/2007--Introduced. National Environment and Energy Development Act - Declares without force or effect all federal prohibitions against the expenditure of appropriated funds to conduct natural gas leasing and preleasing activities for any area of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Revokes all withdrawals of federal submerged lands from leasing for natural gas exploration and production. Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alien labor, Bank accounts, Border patrols, College costs, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Deportation, Detention of persons, Education, Employers' liability, Families, Federal law enforcement officers, Finance, Government employees, Higher education, Identification devices Latest Action: 08/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administration should rigorously enforce the laws of the United States to substantially reduce illegal immigration and greatly improve border security. 6/19/2007--Introduced. Expresses the House of Representatives' belief respecting specified immigration-related steps that the Administration should take that will reduce illegal immigration and improve U.S. border security. | | Also tagged in: Alien labor, Bank accounts, Border patrols, College costs, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Data banks, Deportation, Detention of persons, Education, Employers' liability, Families, Federal law enforcement officers, Finance, Government employees Latest Action: 06/19/2007 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7907-7908)
Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Administration should rigorously enforce the laws of the United States to substantially reduce illegal immigration and greatly improve border security. 6/19/2007--Introduced. Expresses the Senate's belief respecting specified immigration-related steps that the Administration should take to reduce illegal immigration and improve U.S. border security. | | Also tagged in: Air force, Airports, Alaska, American Battle Monuments Commission, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Arab countries, Architecture, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Army, Ballistic missile defenses, Budgets, Building construction, Business Latest Action: 09/07/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 9/6/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) chemical demilitarization construction; and (6) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Arab countries, Arab-Israeli conflict, Bush (George W.) Administration, Diplomacy, Diplomats, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, International affairs, Israel, Middle East and North Africa, Palestinians, Peace negotiations, President and foreign policy, Presidents, Recognition (International law), Sovereignty Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7387)
Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. 6/7/2007--Introduced. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on the establishment of two states, Israel and Palestine; and (2) Israel's security. Denounces the use of violence and terror. Calls on: (1) President Bush to engage Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) to begin negotiations; (2) the Hamas-led PA to recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce and end all terror and incitement, and accept past agreements and obligations with Israel; and (3) moderate Arab states to intensify their diplomatic efforts toward a two-state solution. Urges President Bush to consider appointing as Special Envoy for Middle East Peace an individual who has held cabinet rank or someone equally qualified with an extensive knowledge of foreign affairs and the Middle East region in particular. | | Also tagged in: Animals, Arizona, Border patrols, Budgets, California, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost accounting, Criminal justice, Drug abuse, Drug traffic, Endangered species, Environmental protection, Federal law enforcement officers, Government trust funds, Grants-in-aid, Habitat conservation Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
Bill TextTo secure and conserve Federal public lands and natural resources along the international land borders of the United States, and for other purposes. 6/6/2007--Introduced. Borderlands Conservation and Security Act of 2007 - Requires: (1) not later than May 30, 2008, development of a border protection strategy that supports U.S. border security needs in the manner that best protects units of the National Park System, National Forest System land, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) land, and other relevant land under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture; and (2) development of a border protection strategy for tribal lands along the U.S.-Mexico border. Requires provision of: (1) federal land resource training for Customs and Border Protection agents assigned to patrol protected land; and (2) cultural resource training for such agents assigned to patrol tribal lands. Requires: [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Afghanistan, Arab countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Arms control, Arms sales, Auditing, Border patrols, Budgets, Business, Civil liberties, Civil-military relations, Communications, Conferences, Congress Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7712)
Bill TextTo implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group. 6/5/2007--Introduced. Iraq Study Group Recommendations Implementation Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress: (1) that the President should formulate a comprehensive plan to implement the Iraq Study Group recommendations; (2) respecting diplomatic efforts in Iraq; and (3) respecting redeployment of U.S. combat brigades not necessary for force protection and other specified duties by the first quarter of 2008. States U.S. policy respecting: (1) security and military forces in Iraq; (2) strengthening the U.S. military; (3) police and criminal justice in Iraq; (4) the oil sector in Iraq; (5) improving assistance programs in Iraq; (6) budgetary preparation; and (7) conditions for continued U.S. assistance to Iraq based upon the government of Iraq meeting specified milestones. Requires the President to report to Congress every 90 days respecting such policies' implementation. | | Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Afghanistan, Arab countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Arms control, Arms sales, Auditing, Border patrols, Budgets, Business, Civil liberties, Civil-military relations, Communications, Conferences, Congress Latest Action: 10/02/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12428)
Bill TextA bill to implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group. 6/5/2007--Introduced. Iraq Study Group Recommendations Implementation Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress: (1) that the President should formulate a comprehensive plan to implement the Iraq Study Group recommendations; (2) respecting diplomatic efforts in Iraq; and (3) respecting redeployment of U.S. combat brigades not necessary for force protection and other specified duties by the first quarter of 2008. States U.S. policy respecting: (1) security and military forces in Iraq; (2) strengthening the U.S. military; (3) police and criminal justice in Iraq; (4) the oil sector in Iraq; (5) improving assistance programs in Iraq; (6) budgetary preparation; and (7) conditions for continued U.S. assistance to Iraq based upon the government of Iraq meeting specified milestones. Requires the President to report to Congress every 90 days respecting such policies' implementation. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Counterterrorism, Defense policy, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, International affairs, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Logistics, Middle East and North Africa, Military assistance Latest Action: 05/25/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6962-6963)
Bill TextA joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq. 5/25/2007--Introduced. United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007 - Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (P.L. 107-243). Authorizes the President to continue participation by U.S. Armed Forces in Multi-National Force--Iraq, or as part of a successor force, for the purposes of: (1) protecting U.S. and coalition personnel and infrastructure; (2) training, equipping, and providing logistical support to Iraqi security forces; (3) conducting targeted counter-terrorism operations; and (4) assisting the government of Iraq maintain border security. States that such authorization shall expire 12 months after the date of enactment of this joint resolution unless extended by Congress. Directs the President to: (1) promptly transition the mission of U.S. forces in Iraq to such purposes; and (2) begin the phased redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq not later than [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Arizona, Business, California, Colonias, Infrastructure, Infrastructure (Economics), Mexico, New Mexico, Rural affairs, Small business, Small business investment companies, Texas Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Bill TextTo amend the Small Business Act to expand and improve the assistance provided by Small Business Development Centers to Colonias. 5/24/2007--Introduced. SBDC Colonias Outreach Act of 2007 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize an applicant funded by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a small business development center (SBDC) and that is in a state along the United States-Mexico border that has individuals residing in colonias (areas comprised of low- or very low-income families and usually lacking basic services such as clean water, roads, sewage, schools, and law enforcement) to apply for grants to provide services to assist with outreach, development, and enhancement of small business startups and expansions within colonias. | | Also tagged in: Arizona, Budgets, California, Criminal justice, Detention of persons, Drug abuse, Drug law enforcement, Drug traffic, Federal aid to law enforcement, Hours of labor, Illegal aliens, Immigration, Job training, Labor, Law enforcement officers, New Mexico Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Bill TextTo authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to hire, train, and equip local law enforcement officials on and near the southern border of the United States, as well as to reimburse the costs of paying overtime to such officials, and for other purposes. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Border Law Enforcement Enhancement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to sheriff's offices and local and tribal police departments in jurisdictions within 25 miles of the U.S. southern border for: (1) law enforcement operations; (2) detention (including construction and operation of detention facilities) and transfer of illegal aliens to federal authorities; (3) enforcement of substance trafficking laws and other state and federal criminal laws; and (4) hiring, equipping, training, and overtime. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize state or local law enforcement agencies to exercise federal immigration law enforcement authority. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Border patrols, Business, Canada, Congressional reporting requirements, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Customs administration, Department of Homeland Security, Employee training, Employment, Executive departments, Federal law enforcement officers, Federal-Indian relations, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
Bill TextTo authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology, and for other purposes. 5/22/2007--Introduced. Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) increase, during FY2008-FY2012, the number of agents in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the DHS and the number of officers and agricultural specialists in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the DHS; and (2) provide such agents, officers, and agricultural specialists new technology training to a level of proficiency acceptable to protect U.S. borders. Directs the Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to review and update, and submit to Congress, the Port of Entry Infrastructure Assessment Study and the nationwide strategy to prioritize and address the infrastructure needs at the land ports-of-entry. Directs the Secretary to prepare annually, and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Alien labor, Aliens, Churches, Civil rights, Clergy, Conspiracy, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Drug abuse, Drug traffic, Emergency management, Emergency medicine, Executive departments, Fines (Penalties) Latest Action: 05/23/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, United States Code, to combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities, and for other purposes. 5/22/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to check against all available terrorist watchlists those alien smugglers and smuggled individuals who are interdicted at U.S. land, air, and sea borders. (Sec. 4) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise alien (and terrorist) smuggling offense and related penalty provisions. Specifies the following criminal penalties for individuals convicted of smuggling illegal aliens into the United States (applicable to each alien for whom the offense applies): (1) fine and/or up to five years incarceration for smuggling; (2) fine and/or up to one year incarceration for transit of the d |
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