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SAFE for America Act

Introduced: March 10, 2005 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 8, 2005
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 8, 2005
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 10, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Mar 10, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 10, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E414-415)
Mar 10, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Security and Fairness Enhancement for America Act of 2005 or the SAFE for America Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program.

What's happening now September 8, 2005

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Republican 6
R
Issa, Darrell
California · Sep 8, 2005
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Apr 13, 2005
 R
Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Apr 5, 2005
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Mar 17, 2005
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Mar 10, 2005
 R
Graves, Sam
Missouri · Mar 10, 2005
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1219: SAFE for America Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1219/
MLA
"H.R. 1219: SAFE for America Act." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1219/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 1219, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1219/.
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[H.R. 1219: SAFE for America Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1219/)
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