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Emergency Immigration Workload Reduction and Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2005

Introduced: April 27, 2005 Introduced by: Graves, Sam Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 6, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Apr 27, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Apr 27, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E785)
Apr 27, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Emergency Immigration Workload Reduction and Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2005 - Suspends the following immigration-related authorities: (1) the visa waiver program; (2) adjustment to permanent resident status; (3) renewal of temporary protected status (TPS); (4) the diversity immigrant visa program; and (5) certain family-related immigrant visa programs. Authorizes specified waiver authority.

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a public listing of every alien subject to a final order of deportation for whom the appropriate country of return has refused or unreasonably delayed such action. Requires U.S. visa issuance to be discontinued in a country which has 24 or more listed individuals.

Sets forth conditions for waiver of the temporary suspensions set forth in this Act (except for the suspension of TPS renewals). States that all such temporary suspensions shall cease to be effective after the Secretary certifies to Congress that certain security measures are in place, including an integrated entry-exit system at all ports of entry.

Suspends the Secretary of State's authority to issue nonimmigrant visas and the Secretary's authority to admit nonimmigrant aliens, subject to specified waivers.

Directs the Secretary to reimburse State and local law enforcement agencies for certain alien-related detention and removal costs.

What's happening now June 6, 2005

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1