Open Congress : Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism - Major Bill Actions

Bill Introduced: H.R.1535 Gauging American Port Security Act

2013-04-11T20:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study and report to Congress on gaps in port security in the United States and a plan to address them.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1534 Port Security Grant Act of 2013

2013-04-11T20:00:00Z

To amend section 70107 of title 46, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the port security grant program through 2017.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1536 Safeguarding American Commerce and Agriculture Act of 2013

2013-04-11T20:00:00Z

To establish the Office of Agriculture Inspection within the Department of Homeland Security, which shall be headed by the Assistant Commissioner for Agriculture Inspection, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1525 Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2013

2013-04-11T20:00:00Z

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to comprehensively reform immigration law, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1417 Border Security Results Act of 2013

2013-04-08T20:00:00Z

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a comprehensive strategy to gain and maintain operational control of the international borders of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.830 Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2013

2013-02-25T19:00:00Z

To provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program.

Bill Introduced: H.R.692 Protecting Department of Homeland Security Personnel Act of 2013

2013-02-13T19:00:00Z

To provide protection for certain Federal employees with respect to implementation of the June 15, 2012, memorandum from Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security, regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion with respect to individuals who came to the United States as children.

Bill Introduced: H.R.639 Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act

2013-02-12T19:00:00Z

To reform immigration detention procedures, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.548 Border Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2013

2013-02-05T19:00:00Z

To restore growth, spur job creation, build momentum toward economic recovery for border communities and the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.547 Border Security and Responsibility Act of 2013

2013-02-05T19:00:00Z

To provide for the establishment of a border protection strategy for the international land borders of the United States, to address the ecological and environmental impacts of border security infrastructure, measures, and activities along the international land borders of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.583 Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act

2013-02-05T19:00:00Z

To enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.72 Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2013

2013-01-02T19:00:00Z

To provide for emergency deployments of United States Border Patrol agents and to increase the number of DEA and ATF agents along the international border of the United States to increase resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms into Mexico for use by violent drug trafficking organizations and for other lawful activities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6656 Customs Enhanced Enforcement and Trade Facilitation Act of 2012

2012-12-12T19:00:00Z

To reauthorize customs trade facilitation and enforcement functions and programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6651 To impose requirements with regard to border searches of digital electronic devices and digital storage media, and for other purposes.

2012-12-11T19:00:00Z

To impose requirements with regard to border searches of digital electronic devices and digital storage media, and for other purposes.

Bill Enacted: H.R.915 Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act

2012-12-06T19:00:00Z

To establish a Border Enforcement Security Task Force program to enhance border security by fostering coordinated efforts among Federal, State, and local border and law enforcement officials to protect United States border cities and communities from trans-national crime, including violence associated with drug trafficking, arms smuggling, illegal alien trafficking and smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across the international borders of the United States, and for other purposes.

December 06, 2012: Became Public Law No: 112-205.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.915 Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act

2012-12-06T19:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.6642 PROTECT Act

2012-12-06T19:00:00Z

To reauthorize customs trade facilitation and enforcement functions and programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.915 Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act

2012-11-29T19:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.6280 United States-Mexico Cross-Border Security Act of 2012

2012-08-01T20:00:00Z

To apply a Whole-of-Government Plan that integrates the full capabilities and authorities of each Federal department and agency, in coordination with the Government of Mexico, to combat Mexican-based transnational criminal organizations, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6069 Protecting Department of Homeland Security Personnel Act

2012-06-28T20:00:00Z