H.R. 3137 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
CLEAR Act of 2005
H.R. 3137 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 30, 2005, sponsored by Charlie Norwood Jr. with 116 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 30, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 116
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2005 or CLEAR Act of 2005 - States that: (1) state and local law enforcement personnel are fully authorized to investigate, apprehend, or transfer to federal custody aliens in the United States (including interstate transportation of such aliens to detention centers) in order to assist in the enforcement of U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charlie Norwood Jr. (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 112 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 30, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8067) (Sep 15, 2005)
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- H.R. 4997: Physicians for Underserved Areas Act
- H.R. 98: Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 342: To provide for adjustment of immigration status for certain aliens granted temporary protected…
- S. 359: Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2005
- H.R. 557: State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Reauthorization Act of 2005
- H.R. 698: Citizenship Reform Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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