H.R. 4360 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Border Law Enforcement Act of 2005
H.R. 4360 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Nov 17, 2005, sponsored by John Abney Culberson with 34 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
- Nov 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Border Law Enforcement Act of 2005 - Establishes a Designated County Law Enforcement Assistance program jointly within the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide financial assistance and authorization for the law enforcement operations of sheriffs in counties adjacent to the southern U.S. border.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Abney Culberson (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 32 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 17, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (Feb 6, 2006)
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- H.R. 4501: Passport Services Enhancement Act of 2005
- H.R. 6061: Secure Fence Act of 2006
- H.R. 1285: Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Reauthorization Act of 2005
- S. 3821: Creating Opportunities for Minor League Professionals, Entertainers, and Teams through Legal Entry…
- 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
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