A bill to strengthen the consequences of the fraudulent use of United States or foreign passports and other immigration documents.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 3, 2005)
Amends the Federal criminal code to define "passport," for purposes of provisions concerning forgery, false use, or misuse of passports, to mean any passport issued by the United States or any foreign country.
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) add to the definition of "aggravated felony" false statements in passport applications and misuse of passports; and (2) incorporate into the definition certain existing offenses relating to passport fraud regardless of the term of imprisonment imposed.
Requires a detention hearing for such offenses upon the Government's motion.
What just happenedMar 3, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2031)
Who’s behind it
- Mar 3, 2005IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2031)
Judiciary Committee - Mar 3, 2005IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2030-2031)
- Mar 3, 2005IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate