H.R.1459 - Scott Gardner Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to detention of unlawfully present aliens who are apprehended for driving while intoxicated, to improve State and local enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Scott Gardner Act as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to detention of unlawfully present aliens who are apprehended for driving while intoxicated, to improve State and local enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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Sue Myrick

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4/8/2011--Introduced.Scott Gardner Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General (DOJ) to take into custody an alien who is unlawfully in the United States and is arrested by a state or local law enforcement officer for driving while intoxicated or a simil
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4/8/2011--Introduced.Scott Gardner Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General (DOJ) to take into custody an alien who is unlawfully in the United States and is arrested by a state or local law enforcement officer for driving while intoxicated or a similar violation. Directs the officer, upon reasonable grounds to believe the individual is an alien, to:
(1) verify the individual's immigration status, and
(2) take into custody for federal transfer an individual who is unlawfully in the United States. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to reimburse states and localities for related transportation costs when such transportation is not done in the course of normal duties. Requires a state or locality, in order to qualify for state criminal alien assistance program (SCAAP) funding, to participate by January 1, 2014, in either or both of:
(1) the secure communities initiative, or
(2) the program under which state officers and employees perform specified immigration functions. Requires the Attorney General to enter into such state immigration enforcement programs. (Current law authorizes such participation.) Requires DHS reimbursement for related state or local training costs.

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Stopgap legislation has been introduced (S. 543 Nelson/H.R. 1459 Tanner) that would freeze implementation of the 75% Rule that prevents access to lymphedema treatment. The House recently passed the Children's Health ...

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Lymphedema Insurance And Legislation Update: Jan - Mar, 2008 ...

Stopgap legislation has been introduced (S. 543 Nelson/H.R. 1459 Tanner) that would freeze implementation of the 75% Rule that prevents access to lymphedema treatment. The House recently passed the Children's Health ...

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04/30/12
Lymphedema Insurance And Legislation Update: Jan - Mar, 2008 ...

Stopgap legislation has been introduced (S. 543 Nelson/H.R. 1459 Tanner) that would freeze implementation of the 75% Rule that prevents access to lymphedema treatment. The House recently passed the Children's Health ...

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