H R 2954 in Congressional Session 110

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 2954

 

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

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
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) 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).

Votes

Title : To strengthen enforcement of immigration laws, and gain operational control over the borders of the United States, and for other purposes.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
This Bill was not Voted in the US House

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 2954
 
Bill Number : H R 2954
Title : To strengthen enforcement of immigration laws, and gain operational control over the borders of the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] (introduced 7/10/2007)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Alexander, Rodney [LA-5] - 8/1/2007

    Rep Bachus, Spencer [AL-6] - 9/5/2007

    Rep Baker, Richard H. [LA-6] - 8/1/2007

    Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Barton, Joe [TX-6] - 9/5/2007

    Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Blunt, Roy [MO-7] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] - 7/12/2007

    Rep Broun, Paul C. [GA-10] - 10/1/2007

    Rep Brown-Waite, Ginny [FL-5] - 7/25/2007

    Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] - 7/23/2007

    Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 12/4/2007

    Rep Buyer, Steve [IN-4] - 7/12/2007

    Rep Calvert, Ken [CA-44] - 7/25/2007

    Rep Camp, Dave [MI-4] - 7/23/2007

    Rep Campbell, John [CA-48] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Cantor, Eric [VA-7] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Carter, John R. [TX-31] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Cubin, Barbara [WY] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Culberson, John Abney [TX-7] - 7/23/2007

    Rep Davis, David [TN-1] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Deal, Nathan [GA-9] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Drake, Thelma D. [VA-2] - 7/25/2007

    Rep Dreier, David [CA-26] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Duncan, John J., Jr. [TN-2] - 7/18/2007

    Rep Emerson, Jo Ann [MO-8] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Fallin, Mary [OK-5] - 12/4/2007

    Rep Forbes, J. Randy [VA-4] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Foxx, Virginia [NC-5] - 7/16/2007

    Rep Franks, Trent [AZ-2] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-24] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Gohmert, Louie [TX-1] - 7/23/2007

    Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] - 7/12/2007

    Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] - 7/23/2007

    Rep Issa, Darrell E. [CA-49] - 7/25/2007

    Rep Johnson, Sam [TX-3] - 7/23/2007

    Rep Kline, John [MN-2] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Linder, John [GA-7] - 12/11/2007

    Rep Lungren, Daniel E. [CA-3] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Marchant, Kenny [TX-24] - 7/10/2007

    Rep McCaul, Michael T. [TX-10] - 7/10/2007

    Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Miller, Gary G. [CA-42] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Miller, Jeff [FL-1] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Neugebauer, Randy [TX-19] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] - 9/5/2007

    Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Shays, Christopher [CT-4] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Sullivan, John [OK-1] - 7/18/2007

    Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] - 7/16/2007

    Rep Westmoreland, Lynn A. [GA-3] - 7/23/2007

    Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] - 7/10/2007

    Rep Young, C.W. Bill [FL-10] - 7/10/2007

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 2954
Title : To strengthen enforcement of immigration laws, and gain operational control over the borders of the United States, and for other purposes.
 
MAJOR ACTIONS:
***NONE***
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
7/10/2007:Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
 
7/10/2007:Referred to House Judiciary
 
7/16/2007:Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
 
7/10/2007:Referred to House Homeland Security
 
7/19/2007:Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
 
7/10/2007:Referred to House Ways and Means
 
7/12/2007:Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
 
7/10/2007:Referred to House Education and Labor
 
9/11/2007:Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
 
7/10/2007:Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform