S 2454 · 109th Congress · Immigration

Securing America's Borders Act

Introduced 2006-03-16· Sponsored by Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
5
Enacted
Latest: Cloture on the bill not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 62. Record Vote Number: 90. (consideration: CR S3358; text: CR S3358)(2006-04-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Securing America's Borders Act - Provides for increases in the numbers of federal immigration enforcement-related positions and technological assets for use along the borders, including Department of Defense (DOD) equipment. Provides for: (1) border control facilities construction; (2) land border port of entry construction and improvements; (3) border patrol checkpoints; and (4) fencing, barrier, and road construction and improvements in the Yuma and Tucson sectors. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to develop: (1) a comprehensive land and maritime border surveillance plan; (2) a National Strategy for Border Security; and (3) a southern border study. Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) report to Congress on improving the exchange of North American security information; (2) work with Canada and Mexico to assist Guatemala and Belize in border security activities; and (3) work with appropriate countries to share information and track Central American gang members. Provides for biometric data (including entry-exit data collection), document, and other border security enhancements. Makes all aliens inadmissible on terrorism-related grounds ineligible for asylum.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only