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HR 2630 108th Congress House Immigration Admission of nonimmigrants Aliens Arrest Crime and Law Enforcement Crime prevention Criminal investigation Fines (Penalties) Government Operations and Politics Government publicity Illegal aliens Immigrants Informers Prosecution Smuggling Visas Witnesses

CASE Act of 2003

Introduced: June 26, 2003 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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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To President
Became law
Sep 4, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Jun 26, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 26, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commercial Alien Smuggling Elimination Act of 2003 or the CASE Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish within the S visa nonimmigrant classification (criminal or terrorist law enforcement assistance) a category for an alien: (1) who has reliable information about a commercial alien smuggling enterprise; (2) who is willing to supply or has supplied such information to a Federal or State court; and (3) whose presence in the United States is essential to such investigation. Authorizes: (1) up to 400 annual entrants; and (2) status adjustment to permanent resident.

Authorizes measures as necessary to protect such individuals and their families.

Authorizes increased criminal penalties for a person illegally bringing in and harboring aliens into the United States if: (1) part of a commercial enterprise; and (2) the aliens were transported in groups of ten or more, and in a manner that endangered their lives or presented a U.S. health risk. Establishes in the Department of Homeland Security a rewards program to help eliminate such enterprises. (States that Federal, State, local, or foreign officers or employees performing their official duties shall be ineligible for such rewards.) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement a related public outreach program.

What's happening now September 4, 2003

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

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2630: CASE Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2630/
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