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Arizona Borderlands Protection and Preservation Act [S.750]
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[Agriculture ]
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Arizona Borderlands Protection and Preservation Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of the Interior to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel with access to federal lands for security activities, including: (1) routine motorized patrols; and (2) deployment of communications, surveillance, and detection equipment. DHS, Interior, and USDA may provide education and training to CBP personnel on the natural and cultural resources present
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 114-150. Additional Views Filed. on 10/01/2015
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Amnesty Bonuses Elimination Act [S.748]
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Amnesty Bonuses Elimination Act This bill amends the Social Security Act to prohibit the Social Security Administration from issuing a Social Security account number to any alien granted deferred action pursuant to specified deferred action policies of the Department of Homeland Security.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/16/2015
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a limitation on certain aliens from claiming the earned income tax credit. [S.686]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a limitation on certain aliens from claiming the earned income tax credit. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny the earned income tax credit to an alien who has been granted deferred action from removal in any taxable year in which such alien was not lawfully present in the United States or not authorized to work. The bill requires the Commissioner of Social Security to provide the Internal Revenue Service with information on social security account numbers granted to aliens
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S1386-1387) on 03/10/2015
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A bill to prohibit aliens who are not lawfully present in the United States from being eligible for postsecondary education benefits that are not available to all citizens and nationals of the United States. [S.60]
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[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
A bill to prohibit aliens who are not lawfully present in the United States from being eligible for postsecondary education benefits that are not available to all citizens and nationals of the United States. Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to prohibit unlawful aliens from being eligible for any postsecondary education benefit unless every citizen and national of this country is eligible to receive that benefit in no less of an amount, duration, or scope. (This replaces a prohibition against a state's
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/07/2015
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Counterterrorism Border Security Enhancement Act [S.542]
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[Crime ]
Counterterrorism Border Security Enhancement Act Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an assessment (which shall focus on the visa waiver program requirements for travelers and program countries) and report to Congress regarding: (1) needed border security and entry procedures improvements in response to homeland threats from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and (2) growing participation by U.S. and European nationals as foreign fighters in Syria and Iraq and in terrorist activity. Amends the Immigration and Nationality
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/24/2015
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Immigration Rule of Law Act of 2015 [S.534]
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Immigration Rule of Law Act of 2015 This bill prohibits the use of any funds made available to the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) or to any other federal official, including deposits into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account, to carry out any of the policy changes set forth in the following memoranda dated either November 20 or November 21, 2014 (or any substantially similar policy changes issued or taken on or after January 9, 2015): Southern Border and Approaches Campaign; Policies for the Apprehension, Detention and Removal of Undocumented
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Cloture On The Motion To Proceed To The Measure Not Invoked In Senate By Yea-nay Vote. 57 - 42. Record Vote Number: 63. (consideration: Cr S1192; Text Cr S1192) on 02/27/2015
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A bill to prohibit the implementation of any program that grants temporary legal status to, or adjusts the status of, any individual who is unlawfully present in the United States until the Secretary of Homeland Security certifies that the US-VISIT system has been fully implemented at every land, sea, and air port of entry. [S.47]
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A bill to prohibit the implementation of any program that grants temporary legal status to, or adjusts the status of, any individual who is unlawfully present in the United States until the Secretary of Homeland Security certifies that the US-VISIT system has been fully implemented at every land, sea, and air port of entry. Prohibits the implementation of any program that grants temporary legal status to, or adjusts the status of, any individual who is unlawfully present in the United States until the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) certifies
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/07/2015
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Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2016 [S.461]
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[Immigration ]
[Infrastructure ]
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[Public Safety ]
[Agriculture ]
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Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2016 Authorizes the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enter into agreements with certain persons for the CBP to provide customs, agricultural processing, border security, or inspection-related immigration services at a land border port of entry, subject to payment of a fee to reimburse the CBP for providing such services. Authorizes the Commissioner and the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to: enter into cost-sharing or reimbursement agreements with persons for the construction
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 11/30/2016
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A bill to reduce the amount of financial assistance provided to the Government of Mexico in response to the illegal border crossings from Mexico into the United States, which serve to dissipate the political discontent with the higher unemployment rate within Mexico. [S.46]
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A bill to reduce the amount of financial assistance provided to the Government of Mexico in response to the illegal border crossings from Mexico into the United States, which serve to dissipate the political discontent with the higher unemployment rate within Mexico. Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) annually estimate the number of illegal border crossings along the southern U.S. land border, and (2) reduce financial assistance to the government of Mexico by a total of $1,000 for each illegal border crossing from Mexico to the United States
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/07/2015
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Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2015 [S.458]
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Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2015 Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to hire, train, and assign to duty, by September 30, 2020: (1) 5,000 additional full-time U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers to serve on all inspection lanes and enforcement teams at U.S. land ports of entry on the northern and southern borders; and (2) 350 full-time support staff for all U.S. ports of entry. Requires DHS to: (1) ensure that each CBP officer is equipped with a secure two-way communication and
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S929-931) on 02/11/2015
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A bill to provide for the expedited processing of unaccompanied alien children illegally entering the United States, and for other purposes. [S.44]
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A bill to provide for the expedited processing of unaccompanied alien children illegally entering the United States, and for other purposes. Amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to declare that any unaccompanied alien child (UAC) who has not been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons or does not have a credible fear of persecution on returning to his or her country of nationality (or of last habitual residence) shall be: (1) placed in removal proceedings, (2) eligible for voluntary
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/07/2015
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Stop Drugs at the Border Act of 2015 [S.392]
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[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
[Healthcare ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
Stop Drugs at the Border Act of 2015 Directs the Office of National Drug Control Policy to ensure that the first update of the National Southwest Border Counternarcotics Strategy published after enactment of this Act specifically addresses any increased heroin and methamphetamine trafficking occurring along the international border between the United States and Mexico. Requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to report on any new resources needed by CBP and its law enforcement partners to respond to such increased trafficking, including
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Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Capito
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/05/2015
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Refugee Protection Act of 2016 [S.3241]
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[International ]
Refugee Protection Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S5167-5168) on 07/14/2016
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Sarah's Law [S.3124]
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Sarah's Law This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the detention of an alien: (1) who was not inspected and admitted into the United States, who held a revoked nonimmigrant visa (or other nonimmigrant admission document), or who is deportable for failing to maintain nonimmigrant status; and (2) who has been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall make reasonable efforts to: obtain information about the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/29/2016
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Secure the Northern Triangle Act [S.3106]
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Secure the Northern Triangle Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4643-4651) on 06/28/2016
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Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act [S.3100]
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[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
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Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act This bill prohibits a sanctuary jurisdiction from receiving grants under certain Economic Development Assistance Programs and the Community Development Block Grant Program. A sanctuary jurisdiction is a state or political subdivision that has a statute, policy, or practice in effect that prohibits or restricts: (1) information sharing about an individual's immigration status, or (2) compliance with a lawfully issued detainer request or notification of release request. A state or political subdivision that complies
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Motion To Proceed To Measure Considered In Senate. (consideration: Cr S4779-4794; Text: Cr S4779) on 07/06/2016
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 [S.3001]
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). TITLE I--DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS Provides appropriations for: the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Analysis and Operations, and the Office of Inspector General. Requires DHS to: (1) submit to Congress a report on visa overstay data by country as
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Hoeven
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Hoeven. With Written Report No. 114-264. on 05/26/2016
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DHS Accountability Act of 2016 [S.2976]
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[Immigration ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Science ]
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[Small Business ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Disaster Relief ]
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[Native American Affairs ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
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[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Poverty ]
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[Recreation ]
[Religion ]
[Retirement ]
DHS Accountability Act of 2016 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) Under Secretary for Management: (1) the first assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, thereby requiring the Under Secretary to perform as the acting Deputy Secretary if the Deputy Secretary dies, resigns, or is unable to perform; and (2) the acting DHS Secretary if by reason of absence, disability, or vacancy in office, neither the DHS Secretary
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Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Carper
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With Amendments. With Written Report No. 114-287. on 06/28/2016
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A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to expand law enforcement availability pay to employees of the Air and Marine Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [S.2970]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Crime ]
[National Security ]
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to expand law enforcement availability pay to employees of the Air and Marine Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This bill applies provisions governing availability pay for criminal investigators to any employee of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations who is a law enforcement officer.
Sponsored by: Sen. Heidi Heitkamp
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 114-344. on 09/06/2016
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Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2015 [S.291]
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Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2015 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise requirements for the detention and removal of aliens ordered removed. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) constitutional rights should be upheld and protected, (2) Congress intends to uphold the constitutional principle of due process, and (3) due process of the law is a right afforded to everyone in the United States. Expands the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to take a criminal alien into custody pending a determination of removability.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/28/2015