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HR 4433 109th Congress House Immigration Border patrols Boundaries Commerce Cost effectiveness Economies of scale Finance and Financial Sector Government Operations and Politics Government publicity Illegal aliens International Affairs Minorities Minority business enterprises Public-private partnerships Science, Technology, Communications Security measures Small business Technological innovations Trade associations Women

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct outreach to and consult with members of the private sector with respect to the Secure Border Initiative and for the purposes of strengthening security along the international and maritime borders of the United States.

Introduced: December 6, 2005 Introduced by: Rogers, Mike D. Republican · Alabama See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 12, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
Dec 12, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.
Dec 6, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Dec 6, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to the Secure Border Initiative and for purposes of strengthening security along the international and maritime borders of the United States, to conduct outreach to and consult with members of the private sector to: (1) identify existing and emerging technologies, best practices, and business processes; (2) maximize economies of scale, cost-effectiveness, systems integration, and resource allocation; and (3) identify the most appropriate contract mechanisms to enhance financial accountability and mission effectiveness of border security programs.

What's happening now December 12, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.

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