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Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007

To strengthen enforcement of immigration laws, and gain operational control over the borders of the United States, and for other purposes.

7/10/2007--Introduced.
Secure Borders FIRST (For Integrity, Reform, Safety, and Anti-Terrorism) Act of 2007 - Sets forth provisions respecting:
(1) border security;
(2) detention of dangerous aliens;
(3) removal of alien gang members;
(4) more... grants to state and local law enforcement agencies assisting with borders security and immigration enforcement; and
(5) expedited removal on criminal or security grounds. Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 - Sets forth provisions respecting:
(1) social security identification; and
(2) employer and recruiter requirements. Employment Eligibility Verification and Anti-Identity Theft Act - Establishes an employment eligibility and identity verification system. New IDEA (Illegal Deduction Elimination Act) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code (Code) to prohibit a deduction from gross income for wages paid to an unauthorized alien. Stop the Misuse of ITINs Act of 2007 - Amends the Code to require Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and employer notification of the employment status of individuals not authorized to work in the United States. Sets forth birth certificate security provisions. Provides for immigration enforcement sharing of social security information. Revises the temporary agricultural worker program. States that English shall be the official language of the U.S. government. Sets forth related English-language provisions. Prohibits federal agency acceptance for any official purpose of personal identification issued by a foreign government (with a passport exception).

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September 10, 2007 Congress Examines Immigration Enforcement Efforts

The Secure Borders FIRST (For Integrity, Reform, Safety and anti-Terrorism) Act of 2007 (HR 2954) aims to make it more difficult for illegal immigrants to obtain employment, largely seen as the magnet for those who remain in the United ...

Source: The Voice
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August 14, 2007 REP. FORBES SUPPORTS LEGISLATION TO SECURE AMERICA'S BORDERS ...

Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced his support for HR 2954, the Secure Borders FIRST Act of 2007. Sponsored by Reps. Peter King (NY-3) and Lamar Smith (TX-21), the bill will take tangible steps forward to increase the current inadequate ...

Source: News & Issues - Illegal Immigrants
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August 08, 2007 Bill Increasing Penalties for Hiring Illegal Immigrants Excuses ...

Y., have introduced the Secure Borders FIRST Act (HR 2954). The bill will keep employers from having to be law enforcement officials, Smith said during a presentation on immigration reform held by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative ...

Source: AZ Immigration Compliance
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