HR 1811
110th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Crime and Law Enforcement
Fines (Penalties)
Forfeiture
Illegal aliens
Immigration
Law
Marine transportation
Searches and seizures
Ships
Smuggling
Maritime Law Enforcement Improvement Act of 2007
Introduced: March 29, 2007
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 20, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Mar 30, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Mar 29, 2007
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2007
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Plain-English summary
Maritime Law Enforcement Improvement Act of 2007 - Makes it unlawful for a person to transport, harbor, or conceal an alien on board a vessel if such person knows or has reason to believe that such alien is attempting to unlawfully enter the United States on the vessel. Sets forth both criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act, including the seizure and forfeiture of the vessel.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Cosponsors
1