HR 1274 · 112th Congress · Immigration

Keeping the Pledge on Immigration Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-03-30· Sponsored by Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.(2011-07-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Keeping the Pledge on Immigration Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD), at the request of the Governor of Arizona, California, New Mexico, or Texas, to deploy additional members of the National Guard along the border of the requesting state and Mexico until the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary) certifies that the federal government has achieved operational control of the border. Limits total deployment at any one time to 4,000 members of the National Guard unless additional Guard members are determined to be necessary. Requires complete implementation of the automated entry and exit control system by September 30, 2015. Directs the Secretary of State to consult with the Secretary regarding DHS review of high-risk visa applications. Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2011 or the CLEAR Act of 2011 - States that: (1) state and local law enforcement personnel, in the course of their routine duties, have the inherent authority to investigate, apprehend, or transfer to federal custody aliens in the United States (including interstate transportation of such aliens to detention centers) in order to assist in the enforcement of U.S. immigr…

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Cosponsors (14)

14 Republicans