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Immigration Security and Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2002

Introduced: July 9, 2002 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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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Became law
Jul 18, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Jul 9, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 9, 2002
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Immigration Security and Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2002 - Directs the Attorney General to submit to Congress an immigration security and efficiency enhancement plan which shall incorporate: (1) establishment of a central computer application and form database and network, and identification of applications and forms appropriate for electronic submission; (2) implementation of an electronic submission pilot project; and (3) within specified time periods, electronic submission of specified percentages of such applications and forms.

Directs the Attorney General to establish within the visa, immigration, border patrol, and naturalization functions of the Department of Justice: (1) an electronic file management and computer information system; and (2) an electronic filing and submission system for applications from certified service providers (as provided for by this Act).

Authorizes the Attorney General to provide grants for enhancement of immigration service providers.

Directs the National Records Center to create and maintain an electronic database of all closed Immigration and Naturalization Service files.

What's happening now July 18, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jul 17, 2002
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 9, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5073: Immigration Security and Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-5073/
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"H.R. 5073: Immigration Security and Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2002." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-5073/.
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