ALERT! New bill would offer genuine border security!
While amnesty apologists present various versions of their "comprehensive" immigration reform, Congressman Duncan D. Hunter (R-CA) has introduced a true comprehensive border enforcement bill. The Border Sovereignty and Protection Act, HR 2083, offers an inclusive package to tackle many of the challenges along the U.S.-Mexico border.
We harbor no illusions about the chances for success of this measure in the current political climate, but it is important to express your support to your elected Representative. It is another way of saying "no" to the various amnesty proposals, and it shows there is an enforcement alternative to our immigration mess.
The Border Sovereignty and Protection Act would:
* Mandate the construction of an additional 350 miles of double-layered, reinforced pedestrian fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border.
* Require all employers to verify the immigration status of employees through the E-Verify system.
* Increase the mandatory minimum sentence for all weapons smuggling offenses to 15 years.
* Cut reimbursement of federal funds to state and local governments that maintain sanctuary policies.
* Provide the Department of Homeland Security with legal authority to investigate criminal drug violations.
ACTION NEEDED-CLICK HERE Please ask your Representative to support true immigration reform that secures our border or thank them for co-sponsoring this bill.
http://capwiz.com/caps/issues/alert/?alertid=13288396THE BILL
Border Sovereignty and Protection Act
Bill # H.R.2083
Original Sponsor:
Duncan Hunter (R-CA 52nd)
Cosponsor Total: 26
(last sponsor added 05/12/2009)
26 Republicans
About This Legislation:
4/23/2009--Introduced
Border Sovereignty and Protection Act
Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require that:
(1) at least 350 miles of fencing along the southwest border be two layers of reinforced fencing separated by a Border Patrol access road;
(2) such work shall be completed within one year of enactment of this Act; and
(3) fencing existing as of April 1, 2009, shall not be considered in meeting the mileage requirement.
Gives the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) full authority, concurrent with that of the Department of Justice, to investigate violations of the Controlled Substances Act or the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act. Amends the federal criminal code to provide for a fine and/or at least 15 years imprisonment for firearms smuggling in connection with a crime of violence or drug trafficking.
Makes a state or local subdivision ineligible for state criminal assistance program (SCAAP) funding if such state or subdivision:
(1) has in effect any law, policy, or procedure prohibiting or restricting communication with the Immigration and Naturalization Service or other government entity regarding an individual's citizenship or immigration status; or
(2) prohibits state or local law enforcement officials from gathering information regarding an individual's citizenship or immigration status.
Sets forth provisions regarding the expedited removal of:
(1) inadmissible arriving aliens; and
(2) criminal aliens.
Makes the basic pilot employment verification (E-Verify) program permanent. Sets forth the following E-Verify compliance schedule:
(1) one year from enactment of this Act for federal agencies, federal contractors, and employers of more than 250 persons;
(2) two years from enactment for employers of 100 or more persons;
(3) three years from enactment for employers of 30 or more persons; and
(4) four years from enactment for all employers.
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