| Also tagged in: Access to health care, Administrative procedure, Affordable housing, Afghanistan, Aged, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Aid to dependent children, AIDS (Disease), Alternative energy sources, Animals, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Auditing Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - S.AMDT.4380 Amendment SA 4380 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 57. Record Vote Number: 79.
Bill TextAn original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013. 3/14/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2009, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008 and FY2010-FY2013. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts, for FY2008-FY2013, with respect to: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits; (5) public debt; and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for Social Security, U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses, and specified major functional categories for FY2008-FY2013.[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Affordable housing, Afghanistan, Aged, Air pollution, Alternative energy sources, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Ballistic missile defenses, Bonds, Brain, Budget deficits, Budget reconciliation, Budget resolutions, Budget surpluses Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1627-1659, H1661-1684)
Bill TextRevising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. 3/13/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Revises and replaces the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2008. Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2009, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2010-FY2013. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Recommends budgetary levels and amounts for FY2008-FY2013 for: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits (on-budget); (5) debt subject to limit; [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Coast guard, Cocaine, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Drug abuse, Drug law enforcement, Immigration, Searches and seizures, Transportation Latest Action: 01/29/2008 - Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456)
Bill TextA resolution honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless work, dedication, and commitment to protecting the United States have led to the confiscation of over 350,000 pounds of cocaine at sea during 2007. 1/29/2008--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.) Honors the U.S. Coast Guard, with its proud 217 year legacy of maritime law enforcement and border protection, along with the brave men and women whose efforts clearly demonstrate the honor, respect, and devotion to duty that ensure America's parents can sleep soundly knowing the Coast Guard is on patrol. Recognizes the tireless work, dedication, and commitment that allowed the Coast Guard to confiscate over 350,000 pounds of cocaine at sea in 2007. | | Latest Action: 01/22/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H368-370)
Bill TextHonoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless work, dedication, and commitment to protecting the United States have led to the Coast Guard seizing over 350,000 pounds of cocaine at sea during 2007, far surpassing all of our previous records. 1/22/2008--Passed House 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.) Honors the U.S. Coast Guard, with its proud 217-year legacy of maritime law enforcement and border protection, along with the brave men and women whose efforts clearly demonstrate the honor, respect, and devotion to duty that ensures America's parents can sleep soundly knowing the Coast Guard is on patrol. | | Also tagged in: Alien labor, Animals, Armed forces, Boundaries, 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, Boundaries, 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, Boundaries, 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, Boundaries, 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, Boundaries, 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: Alien labor, Canada, Criminal aliens, Criminal justice, Deportation, Detention of persons, Federal law enforcement officers, Fingerprints, Fraud, Gangs, Government employees, Government information, Government paperwork, Identification devices, Illegal aliens, Immigrants Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 465.
Bill TextA bill to strengthen immigration enforcement and border security and for other purposes. 11/1/2007--Introduced. Immigration Enforcement and Border Security Act of 2007 - Sets forth border control provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) assets, personnel, and infrastructure; (2) ports of entry; (3) border security initiatives; (4) seizure of conveyances; (5) United States-Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology system (US-VISIT); (6) human smuggling: and (7) detention space. Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement Act - Establishes the Northern Border Prosecution Initiative to reimburse eligible northern border entities for costs incurred in handling criminal case dispositions that are federally initiated but federally declined-referred. Sets forth interior enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) personnel; (2) detention and removal; (3) gang members; (4) alien smuggling; (5) illegal entry; (6) unlawful presence [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Arrest, Boundaries, 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: Airports, California, Criminal justice, Customs administration, Department of Homeland Security, Executive departments, Federal law enforcement officers, Foreign policy, Government employees, Immigration, International affairs, Recruiting of employees, Trade, Transportation Latest Action: 10/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
Bill TextTo provide the Secretary with the authority to increase the number of Customs and Border Protection personnel at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. 10/4/2007--Introduced. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to increase by 10 the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel stationed at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in Fresno County, California. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Aliens, Boundaries, 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: Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Child health, Children, Commemorations, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional tributes, Congressional witnesses, Continuing resolutions, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy Latest Action: 09/29/2007 - Signed by President.
Bill TextMaking continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. 9/29/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 26, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Makes continuing appropriations for FY2008. (Sec. 101) Appropriates amounts for continuing operations, projects, or activities which were conducted in FY2007 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in: (1) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 (division A of Public Law 109-289); (2) the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 109-295); and (3) the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (division B of Public Law 109-289, as amended by Public Law 110-5). (Sec. 102) Prohibits the use of appropriations, funds, or authority granted under this joint resolution for the Department [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Aliens, Arrest, Boundaries, 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: Armed forces, Arrest, Boundaries, 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: Aerial photography, Boundaries, 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: Alien labor, Canada, Criminal aliens, Criminal justice, Deportation, Detention of persons, Federal law enforcement officers, Fingerprints, Fraud, Gangs, Government employees, Government information, Government paperwork, Identification devices, Illegal aliens, Immigrants Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill TextA bill to strengthen immigration enforcement and border security and for other purposes. 8/2/2007--Introduced. Immigration Enforcement and Border Security Act of 2007 - Sets forth border control provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) assets, personnel, and infrastructure; (2) ports of entry; (3) border security initiatives; (4) seizure of conveyances; (5) United States-Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology system (US-VISIT); (6) human smuggling: and (7) detention space. Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement Act - Establishes the Northern Border Prosecution Initiative to reimburse eligible northern border entities for costs incurred in handling criminal case dispositions that are federally initiated but federally declined-referred. Sets forth interior enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) personnel; (2) detention and removal; (3) gang members; (4) alien smuggling; (5) illegal entry; (6) unlawful presence [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Abortion, Administrative fees, Administrative remedies, Aeronautics, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, Airline passenger traffic, Algae, Alien labor, Ammunition, Animals, Antitrust law, Appropriations, Bankruptcy, Budgets, Building construction Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 186 (Roll No. 1076).
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 10/16/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There are 3 other summaries) Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations for FY2008 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, for science-related programs, and related agencies.Title I: Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Commerce for FY2008 for: (1) the International Trade Administration; (2) the Bureau of Industry and Security; (3) the Economic Development Administration; (4) the Minority Business Development Agency; (5) economic and statistical analysis programs; (6) the Bureau of the Census; (7) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, including for grants [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Alien labor, Aliens, Boundaries, 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: Alien labor, Bank accounts, Boundaries, 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: Alien labor, Bank accounts, Boundaries, 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: Access to health care, Administrative courts, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Alien labor, Allegiance, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Auditing, Awards, medals, prizes, Budgets, Business, Canada, Child safety Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Cloture on the bill not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 235. (consideration: CR S8650-8651; text: CR S8650)
Bill TextA bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. 6/18/2007--Introduced. Establishes specified benchmarks which must be met before the guest worker and legalization programs under this Act may be initiated respecting: (1) operational control of the the border with Mexico; (2) Border Patrol increases; (3) border barriers, including vehicle barriers, fencing, radar, and aerial vehicles; (4) detention capacity for illegal aliens apprehended crossing the U.S.-Mexico border; (5) workplace enforcement, including an electronic employment verification system; and (6) Z-visa (as established by this Act) alien processing.Establishes in the Treasury the Immigration Security Account to assist the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in meeting benchmark requirements.Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) personnel and asset increases and enhancements, including Shadow Wolves units; (2) a National [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air cargo, Airline passenger traffic, Alabama, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Auditing, Aviation safety, Bridges, Budgets, Business, Canada, Capital investments, Charities, Chemical industries, Chemicals Latest Action: 06/18/2007 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Byrd. With written report No. 110-84.
Bill TextAn original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 6/18/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Department of Homeland Security Departmental Management and Operations - Makes appropriations for FY2008 for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the Offices of the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Under Secretary for Management, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Information Officer, the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, and the Inspector General.Title II: Security, Enforcement, and Investigations - Makes appropriations for: (1) Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including for border security fencing, infrastructure, and technology, air and marine interdiction, maintenance, procurement, and construction; (2) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Administrative remedies, Afghanistan, Aged, Agriculture, Air force, Air pollution, Alaska, Alcohol tax, Alternative energy sources, American Battle Monuments Commission, Appalachian Regional Commission, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Arabs, Architect of the Capitol Latest Action: 12/26/2007 - Signed by President.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 12/26/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 - Division A: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Agricultural Programs - Appropriates FY2008 funds for the following Department of Agriculture (Department) programs and services: (1) Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary); (2) Office of the Chief Economist; (3) National Appeals Division; (4) Office of Budget and Program Analysis; (5) Homeland Security Staff; (6) Office of the Chief Information Officer; (7) Office of the Chief Financial Officer; (8) Office of the Assistant Secretary for [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 10/30/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bill TextTo designate the station of the United States Border Patrol located at 25762 Madison Avenue in Murrieta, California, as the "Theodore L. Newton, Jr. and George F. Azrak Border Patrol Station". 10/29/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the U.S. Border Patrol station located at 25762 Madison Avenue, Murrieta, California, as the "Theodore L. Newton, Jr. and George F. Azrak Border Patrol Station." | | Also tagged in: Air cargo, Airline passenger traffic, Aliens, Appropriations, Armed forces, Aviation safety, Budgets, Business, Chemical industries, Civil service retirement, Coast guard, Counterterrorism, Criminal aliens, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Customs administration Latest Action: 08/01/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 7/26/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Department of Homeland Security Departmental Management and Operations - Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2008 for the Offices of the Secretary, the Under Secretary for Management, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Information Officer, the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, and the Inspector General.Withholds specified funds until the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) certifies and reports to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees that DHS has revised its guidance with respect to relations with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to specifically provide for expedited timeframes for providing GAO with [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Animals, Arizona, Boundaries, 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, Boundaries, 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: Administration of justice, Afghanistan, Arab countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Arms control, Arms sales, Auditing, Boundaries, 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: Alien labor, Amnesties, Budgets, Congress, Data banks, Electronic data interchange, Electronic government information, Employers' liability, Federal aid to law enforcement, Government information, Illegal aliens, Immigrants, Immigration, Labor, Law, Legislation Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive plan to combat illegal immigration must increase resources for border patrol, establish an instant employment eligibility verification system, renew a limited temporary worker program, prohibit blanket amnesty for illegal aliens who have deliberately broken the law, and give priority to law-abiding, highly-skilled immigrants applying for legal citizenship. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that to deter further illegal immigration and strengthen the U.S. economy the following must be included in any immigration bill considered by the 110th Congress: (1) increased resources for federal and state authorities to strengthen border patrol efforts; (2) vigorous prohibition of the hiring of illegal aliens coupled with the establishment of an instant employment eligibility verification system; (3) a renewed and limited temporary worker program; (4) a prohibition of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Boundaries, 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: Counterterrorism, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Drug abuse, Drug law enforcement, Foreign policy, Illegal aliens, Immigration, Indian lands, Indian law enforcement, Indians, International affairs, Minorities, Natural resources, Public lands, Smuggling Latest Action: 05/21/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill TextA bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish new units of Customs Patrol Officers. 5/21/2007--Introduced. Shadow Wolves Apprehension and Tracking Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to establish up to 5 additional units, with up to 15 Customs Patrol Officers in each unit, to operate on Indian reservations located on or near an international border with Canada or Mexico and other federal land by investigating and preventing the entry of terrorists, other unlawful aliens, instruments of terrorism, narcotics, and other contraband into the United States. | | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Alien labor, Aliens, Boundaries, Budgets, Criminal justice, Data banks, Department of Homeland Security, Deportation, Electronic data interchange, Electronic government information, Executive departments, Families, Federal employees Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Bill TextTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for an increase in border patrol agents and other immigration enforcement activities, for a temporary agricultural worker program, and for a program to adjust the status of certain qualified long-term residents. 5/21/2007--Introduced. Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2007 - Increases the number of: (1) full-time Border Patrol agents; and (2) immigration-related workplace enforcement personnel.Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish an employment eligibility verification system. Sets forth program provisions. Authorizes, and subsequently requires, the use of such system for previously hired individuals and for recruiting and referrals.Provides expedited removal for certain illegal aliens from a country that is not contiguous to the United States who are apprehended within 100 miles of a U.S. port or land border.Directs the Secretary [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Access to health care, Actions and defenses, Administration of justice, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Agricultural colleges, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Alien labor, Aliens, Allegiance, Animals, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7271-7291, S7294-7296, S7298-7304, S7305-7308, S7309-7313, S7313-7322)
Bill TextA bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. 5/9/2007--Introduced. Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 - Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) personnel and asset increases and enhancements; (2) a National Strategy for Border Security; (3) border security initiatives, including biometric data enhancements and a biometric entry-exit system, document integrity, and mandatory detention of aliens apprehended at or between ports of entry; (4) Central American gangs; (5) cooperation with Mexico; (6) National Guard support on the southern border; and (7) extension of the Western Hemisphere travel initiative. Border Law Enforcement Relief Act of 2007 - Authorizes a border relief grant program for a tribal, state, or local law enforcement agency in a county: (1) no more than 100 miles from a U.S. border with Canada or Mexico; or (2) more than 100 miles from any such border but which [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Aged, Air cargo, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Aviation safety, Banks and banking, Budgets, Children, Collection of accounts, Community development, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumption, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy Latest Action: 05/03/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill TextTo require a study and comprehensive analytical report on transforming America by reforming the Federal tax code through elimination of all Federal taxes on individuals and corporations and replacing the Federal tax code with a transaction fee-based system. 5/3/2007--Introduced. Comprehensive Transform America Transaction Fee Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct an in-depth study on the implementation of a transaction fee in the United States to replace all existing federal taxes. Sets forth guidelines for such study, including: (1) an identification of the transactions to which such fee would apply; (2) exclusions from such fee; (3) the rate of such fee; (4) potential uses for revenue from such fee; (5) progressivity standards; and (6) general matters, including point of liability for such fee and responsibility for collection. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the results of such study within one year after the enactment of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Alien labor, Americans in foreign countries, Arizona, Armed forces, Arrest, Boundaries, Budgets, California, Citizen participation, Citizenship, Class actions (Civil procedure) Latest Action: 05/02/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5505-5507)
Bill TextA 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 [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Emergency management, Employee training, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Government employees, Immigration, Intergovernmental fiscal relations, Job training, Local employees, Police training, State and local government, State employees, Terrorism Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo enhance the integrity of the United States against the threat of terrorism. 5/1/2007--Introduced. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for enhancing the integrity of the United States against the threat of terrorism. Requires such funds to be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to reimburse a state or political subdivision for expenses incurred when law enforcement officers or employees of such state or subdivision receive training to perform border security and immigration enforcement functions. | | Also tagged in: Advice and consent of the Senate, Arizona, Auditing, Boundaries, Budgets, Business, California, Canada, Citizen participation, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, County politics and government, Customs unions, Depressed areas, Development credit institutions Latest Action: 04/27/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Bill TextTo establish the Southwest Regional Border Authority. 4/26/2007--Introduced. Southwest Regional Border Authority Act - Establishes the Southwest Regional Border Authority. Requires the Authority to: (1) develop plans and programs for the economic development of the Southwest border region (specified counties in California, New Mexico, and Texas); (2) conduct and sponsor investigations, research, and studies of the resources of the region; (3) sponsor up to 10 authorized demonstration projects; (4) enhance the capacity of and support for local development districts; (5) review, study, and recommend appropriate modifications to federal, state, and local development programs for the region; and (6) encourage private investment in the region. Authorizes the Authority to approve grants for regional infrastructure development and improvement, technology development and deployment, community development and entrepreneurship, and education and workforce development. Provides [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Aliens, Amnesties, Boundaries, Criminal justice, Deportation, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Foreign policy, Government employees, Illegal aliens, Immigration, International affairs, Latin America, Law enforcement officers, Mexico, Police Latest Action: 05/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of the Congress that the President should immediately and unequivocally call for the enforcement of existing immigration laws in order to reduce the threat of a terrorist attack and to reduce the massive influx of illegal aliens into the United States. 4/18/2007--Introduced. States that the President and the Secretary of Homeland Security should: (1) use every tool available to them to secure the borders against illegal entry; (2) seek state and local law enforcement assistance in enforcing immigration laws; and (3) warn Mexico that any further actions it takes to encourage illegal immigration to the United States will be viewed as interference with our domestic laws in violation of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. States that the President should announce that he will oppose any proposal to grant legal status or amnesty to illegal aliens. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Arms control, Budgets, Civil liberties, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Constitution, Constitutional amendments, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Elections Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 require the President to develop a plan containing dates certain for the commencement and completion of a phased redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq, and for other purposes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Directs the President to transmit to Congress a plan for the commencement and completion by the Secretary of Defense of a phased redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq, as well as an outline of how the redeployment process will take place, in accordance with specified factors. Encourages the government of Iraq to vote on the approval or disapproval of the plan. Prohibits the Secretary, after such redeployment, from deploying or maintaining U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq for any purpose other than: (1) protecting U.S. diplomatic facilities and U.S. citizens; (2) serving in roles consistent with customary diplomatic positions; (3) engaging in targeted special actions of killing or capturing members of al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations with [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Advice and consent of the Senate, Aged, Agriculture, Airports, Australia, Authorization, Bermuda, Biological warfare, Black colleges, Boundaries, Budgets, Business, Buy American Latest Action: 05/11/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill TextTo authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. 5/9/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2008.Title II: Policy and Management Improvements - (Sec. 201) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA) to replace provisions establishing within DHS a Directorate of Border and Transportation Security with provisions establishing a Directorate for Policy, headed by an Under Secretary for Policy, which shall include: (1) the Office of the Private Sector; (2) the Victim Assistance Officer; (3) the Tribal Security Officer; and (4) the Border Community Liaison Officer.Makes the Under Secretary for Policy the principal policy advisor to the Secretary [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Affordable housing, Aged, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Alabama, Alternative energy sources, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Arms control, Artificial satellites, Asians, Authorization, Balanced budgets, Ballistic missile defenses, Bonds Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3283-3338; text of measure as reported in House: CR H3283-3289)
Bill TextRevising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. 3/29/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Revises and replaces the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2007. Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2008, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2009-FY2012. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Recommends budgetary levels and amounts for FY2007-FY2012 for: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits (on-budget); (5) debt subject to limit; [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Afghanistan, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Alien labor, Aliens, Arizona, Armed forces, Artists, Awards, medals, prizes, Boundaries, Budgets, California Latest Action: 09/06/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes. 3/22/2007--Introduced. Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007 or STRIVE Act of 2007- Prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from implementing the New Worker Program established in title IV or grant conditional nonimmigrant classification under title VI of this Act prior to certification to the President and to Congress that specified conditions have been met respecting: (1) border security; (2) document security; and (3) first phase implementation of the electronic employment verification system. Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) personnel and asset increases and enhancements; (2) a National Strategy for Border Security; (3) border security initiatives, including biometric data enhancements and a biometric entry-exit system, and document integrity, (4) international cooperation; (5) Central American [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Advice and consent of the Senate, Afghanistan, Africa, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Agricultural conservation, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Air cargo, Air force, Airline passenger traffic, Alabama, American Samoa, Ammunition Latest Action: 05/02/2007 - On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 222 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 276). (consideration: CR H4315-4326; text of Veto message: CR H4315)
Bill TextMaking emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 4/24/2007--Conference report filed in House. (There are 3 other summaries) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations - Chapter 1 - Makes FY2007 emergency supplemental appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, for commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under Public Law 480 Title II Grants. (Sec. 1101) Makes specified appropriations to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for the release of eligible commodities for emergency humanitarian food needs in developing countries under the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Act, in order to replenish the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. Chapter 2 - Makes FY2007 emergency supplemental appropriations [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Affordable housing, Afghanistan, Aged, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Alcohol as fuel, Alien labor, Alternative energy sources, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Authorization, Budget deficits, Budget reconciliation, Budget resolutions, Budget surpluses Latest Action: 05/17/2007 - Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Bill TextAn original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. 5/16/2007--Conference report filed in House. (There are 4 other summaries) Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2008, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2007 and FY2009-FY2012. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts, for FY2007-FY2012, with respect to: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits; (5) debt subject to limit; and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for Social Security and specified major functional categories for FY2007-FY2012. Title II: Budget Process [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Adoption, Age, Aliens, Armed forces, Authorization, Budgets, Canada, Child abuse, Child health, Child safety, Child sexual abuse, Child welfare, Children, Children's rights Latest Action: 03/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3004-3005)
Bill TextA bill to provide for the protection of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. 3/12/2007--Introduced. Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007 - Addresses the care and custody of unaccompanied alien children (children), defined as children under the age of 18 with no lawful immigration status and no parent or legal guardian in the United States who is available to provide care and physical custody. Directs immigration officers who find such children at U.S. land borders or ports of entry to permit them to withdraw their applications for admission and return to their country of nationality or last habitual residence. States that such children shall have the right to consult with a consular officer prior to repatriation and with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (the Office) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Gives the Office jurisdiction over the care and custody of all unaccompanied alien children except: (1) the Department [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, China, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Congressional tributes, Constitution, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Democracy, Diplomacy Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Committee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo commend the members of the United States Armed Forces on their performance and bravery in Iraq, to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution (Public Law 107-243), to require the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a plan for the phased redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq, to establish a Coordinator for Iraq Stabilization, and to place conditions on the obligation of funds to the Government of Iraq based on the achievement of benchmarks established by Iraq and the United States. 3/9/2007--Introduced. Change the Course in Iraq Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) members of the U.S. Armed Forces have shown great valor and courage in Iraq in the performance of their duties; and (2) the sacrifices of such members and their families are recognized and appreciated. Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Air force, Aircraft pilots, Armed forces, Boundaries, Civil-military relations, Communications, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Disasters, Emergency management, Emergency medicine, Evacuation of civilians, Health policy, Illegal aliens Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Bill TextTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Secretary of the Air Force to use Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions. 3/6/2007--Introduced. Civil Air Patrol Homeland Security Support Act of 2007 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security (the Secretary) to enter into agreements with the Secretary of Defense to use Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions. Authorizes the Secretary to consider the use of such personnel and resources to provide: (1) aerial reconnaissance or communications capabilities to the Border Patrol to protect against illegal entry and trafficking; and (2) capabilities to respond to an act of terrorism, natural disaster, or other man-made event by assisting in damage assessment and situational awareness, search and rescue operations, evacuations, and transporting time-sensitive [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Congress, Criminal justice, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Illegal aliens, Immigration, Law enforcement, Legislation, Local laws, State and local government, State laws Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of the Congress that State and local governments should be supported for taking actions to discourage illegal immigration and that legislation should be enacted to ease the burden on State and local governments for taking such actions. 3/6/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) state and local government agencies should be supported for taking actions to discourage illegal immigration; (2) current laws governing immigration enforcement should be enforced to the highest extent of the law; and (3) enhanced border security and enforcement legislation should be passed quickly in order to ease the burden on state and local government agencies. | | |
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