Alien Smuggling Criminal Enterprise Deterrence Act of 2007
Latest action · Aug 10, 2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 24, 2007
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Alien Smuggling Criminal Enterprise Deterrence Act of 2007 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose a fine and prison term of 10 years to life for engaging in an alien smuggling criminal enterprise.
Deems a person as engaging in such an enterprise if such person commits three or more violations of the prohibition against bringing in or harboring illegal aliens with three or more other persons and is an organizer, supervisor, or manager with respect to such violations. Increases the prison term to 20 years to life if any violations involve aliens under the age of 18.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Aug 4, 2007.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-PA | Jim Gerlach | Aug 4, 2007 | |
| R-CO | Marilyn N. Musgrave | Aug 4, 2007 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Judiciary Committee | Referred Jul 24, 2007 |
| Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee | Referred Aug 10, 2007 | |
| Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee | Referred Aug 10, 2007 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 10, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
- Aug 10, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Jul 24, 2007Introduced in House
- Jul 24, 2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To deter alien smuggling criminal enterprises.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Alien Smuggling Criminal Enterprise Deterrence Act of 2007
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Immigration.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 24, 2007Introduced in House
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