H.R. 2671 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2003
H.R. 2671 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jul 9, 2003, sponsored by Charlie Norwood Jr. with 125 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 9, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 125
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2003 or the CLEAR Act of 2003 - States that: (1) State and local law enforcement personnel are fully authorized to investigate, apprehend, or remove aliens in the United States (including interstate transportation of such aliens to detention centers) in the enforcement of U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charlie Norwood Jr. (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 117 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 9, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Oct 1, 2003)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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