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Border Security Enforcement and Detention Act of 2005

Introduced: November 4, 2005 Introduced by: McCaul, Michael T. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Feb 6, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Nov 4, 2005
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 4, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Border Security Enforcement and Detention Act of 2005 - Requires the mandatory detention of illegal aliens apprehended at a U.S. port of entry or along the U.S. land or maritime borders. Permits release with notice to appear only if the alien: (1) is not a security risk; and (2) provides a bond of at least $5,000.

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) utilize all available DHS detention facilities; (2) conduct a analysis of all options to increase detention capacities, including the use of state and local correctional facilities, temporary detention facilities, private space, and detention alternatives; (3) expand the use of temporary detention facilities; and (4) report annually on repatriation costs.

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny admission to the nationals of a country that refuses or delays acceptance of its nationals ordered removed from the United States.

Authorizes FY2007-FY2010 appropriations for border patrol increases.

What's happening now February 6, 2006

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

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 1 Republican 6
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Carter, John R.
Texas · Nov 10, 2005
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Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Nov 10, 2005
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Nov 10, 2005
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Nov 9, 2005
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Issa, Darrell
California · Nov 9, 2005
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Nov 9, 2005
 D
Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Nov 4, 2005
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