Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Mexico

Bill Introduced: H.R.6028 Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008

2008-05-13T00:00:00Z

To authorize law enforcement and security assistance, and assistance to enhance the rule of law and strengthen civilian institutions, for Mexico and the countries of Central America, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5863 Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act of 2008

2008-04-22T00:00:00Z

To authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by violent drug trafficking organizations, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5869 Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act of 2008

2008-04-22T00:00:00Z

To authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by violent drug trafficking organizations, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2867 Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act of 2008

2008-04-15T00:00:00Z

A bill to authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by violent drug trafficking organizations, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5562 To authorize the National Guard to provide support for the border control activities of the United States Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

2008-03-10T00:00:00Z

To authorize the National Guard to provide support for the border control activities of the United States Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2712 Complete the Fence Act

2008-03-05T00:00:00Z

A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to complete at least 700 miles of reinforced fencing along the Southwest border by December 31, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2716 A bill to authorize the National Guard to provide support for the border control activities of the United States Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

2008-03-05T00:00:00Z

A bill to authorize the National Guard to provide support for the border control activities of the United States Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.304 Expressing the sense of Congress that allowing motor carriers domiciled in Mexico to operate in the United States without adequate regulation jeopardizes the safety and security of United States citizens, and for other purposes.

2008-02-27T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of Congress that allowing motor carriers domiciled in Mexico to operate in the United States without adequate regulation jeopardizes the safety and security of United States citizens, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5435 DTV Border Fix Act

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

To address the digital television transition in border states.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5124 Reinstatement of the Secure Fence Act of 2008

2008-01-23T00:00:00Z

To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to provide for two-layered, 14-foot reinforced fencing along the southwest border, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4987 Fence By Date Certain Act

2008-01-16T00:00:00Z

To require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4960 Immigration Law Corrections Act of 2008

2008-01-15T00:00:00Z

To repeal various provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008, relating to immigration and border security fencing.

Bill Enacted: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill

2007-12-26T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

December 26, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-161.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill

2007-12-26T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill

2007-12-24T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

December 24, 2007: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

December 19, 2007: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4929 To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes.

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2531 A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes.

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2507 DTV Border Fix Act of 2008

2007-12-18T00:00:00Z

A bill to address the digital television transition in border states.

Bill Introduced: S.2474 Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2007

2007-12-13T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide additional resources and funding to address inspection delays at United States ports of entry on the Southern border, open additional inspection lanes, hire more inspectors, and provide recruitment and retention incentives for United States customs and Border Protection officers who serve on the Northern and Southern borders.