S 1200 · 99th Congress · Immigration
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
Bill Progress
1
Introduced2
Committee✓
Senate Vote4
House✓
EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 99-603.(1986-11-06)
Recorded Votes
PassedSenate · 1986-10-17
Yea 63Nay 24
PassedSenate · 1986-10-17
Yea 63Nay 24
PassedSenate · 1986-10-16
Yea 75Nay 21
PassedHouse · 1986-10-15
Yea 238Nay 173
PassedHouse · 1986-10-15
Yea 238Nay 173
Plain Language Summary
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Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1985 - Title I: Control of Illegal Immigration - Part A: Funding for Improved Enforcement - Expresses the sense of the Congress that resources should be increased for: (1) border patrol and other enforcement activities; and (2) examinations and other Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) service activities. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize FY 1986 and 1987 INS appropriations. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) U.S. immigration laws should be vigorously and uniformly enforced; and (2) in so doing the rights and safety of U.S. citizens and aliens should be safeguarded. Authorizes additional appropriations to the Department of Labor for enforcement activities of the Wage and Hour Division and the Office of Contract Compliance. Authorizes alien user fees with respect to INS facilities and services. Part B: Increased Penalties for Immigration-Related Violations - Makes it unlawful to: (1) bring an alien into the United States knowing, or in reckless disregard of the fact, that such alien has not received prior authorization to enter the country; and (2) fraudulently misuse or manufacture entry or work documen…
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