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HR 2922 105th Congress House

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the Armed Forces, under certain circumstances and subject to certain conditions, to assist the…

Official title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the Armed Forces, under certain circumstances and subject to … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the Armed Forces, under certain circumstances and subject to certain conditions, to assist the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the United States Customs Service in the performance of border protection functions.

Introduced: April 28, 1998 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 12, 1998
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Jan 12, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Nov 9, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2272)
Nov 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
Nov 7, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 12, 1998

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the armed forces to assist: (1) the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) in preventing the entry of terrorists, drug traffickers, and illegal aliens into the United States; and (2) the U.S. Customs Service (Customs) in the inspection of cargo, vehicles, and aircraft at U.S. points of entry. Allows such assignment only at the request of the Attorney General (for the INS) or Secretary of the Treasury (for Customs). Requires the Attorney General or the Secretary of the Treasury, together with the Secretary of Defense, to establish a training program for members so assigned. Requires a civilian law enforcement official to accompany each member performing such a function.

Requires notification to the appropriate State of military personnel so assigned.

Terminates the assignment authority after September 30, 2001.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Calvert, Ken
California · Apr 28, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2922: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the Armed Forces, under certain circumstances and subject to certain conditions, to assist the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the United States Customs Service in the performance of border protection functions.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2922/
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"H.R. 2922: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the Armed Forces, under certain circumstances and subject to certain conditions, to assist the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the United States Customs Service in the performance of border protection functions.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2922/.
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H.R. 2922, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2922/.
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[H.R. 2922: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the Armed Forces, under certain circumstances and subject to certain conditions, to assist the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the United States Customs Service in the performance of border protection functions.](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2922/)
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