HR 688 · 109th Congress · Immigration

SAFER Act

Introduced 2005-02-09· Sponsored by Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.(2005-04-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Securing America's Future through Enforcement Reform Act of 2005 (SAFER Act) - Increases the number of personnel assigned to combat alien smuggling. Requires enhanced penalties for certain smuggling-related offenses. Authorizes the use of military personnel for border enforcement. Increases the number of full-time inspectors within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to require Visa Waiver Program (VWP) participants to have machine-readable passports by October 1, 2005. Requires consular officers to conduct in-person interviews of visa applicants. Recodifies and amends grounds of inadmissibility and removability. Applies attestation requirements concerning nondisplacement of U.S. workers to all employers of H-1B (specialty occupation) nonimmigrants. Requires implementation of an integrated entry-exit system at all land border ports of entry by October 26, 2005. Directs institutions of higher education to provide information on courses taken by foreign students. Requires lawful permanent residents to register with the Secretary annually and other aliens to register every three months. Authorizes visa term compliance bonds for n…

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Cosponsors (9)

9 Republicans