H.R. 3308 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2009
H.R. 3308 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jul 23, 2009, sponsored by Heath Shuler with 118 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 23, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 118
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2009 or SAVE Act of 2009 - 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 secur…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Heath Shuler (D-NC). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 81 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 23, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. (Jun 18, 2010)
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- H.R. 1934: American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act
Committees
- Agriculture Committee
- Armed Services Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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