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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act comprehensively to reform immigration law, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3647| House 
| Updated: 9/21/2017
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide increased protections and eligibility for family-sponsored immigrants. The bill establishes: (1) the Board of Family-based Visa Appeals, and (2) the Task Force to Rescue Immigrant Victims of American Sex Offenders. The bill sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the Border Patrol and other law enforcement officers, including regarding personnel increases; (2) status adjustment, including an adjustment for Haitians; (3) sex offenders; (4) unfair immigration-related employment practices; (5) removal proceedings, including for removal based om criminal offenses; (6) asylee and refugee proceedings; and (7) naturalization. The Anti-Smuggling Unit within the Border Patrol is reestablished. The worldwide level of diversity immigrants is increased. Gender-based persecution is established as a grounds for refugee status. Adjustment to permanent resident is provided for certain temporary protected status persons. The bill authorizes S (witness or informant) nonimmigrant status for aliens in possession of critical reliable information concerning commercial alien smuggling or trafficking in immigration documents. The definition of "law enforcement officer" under provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System and the Civil Service Retirement System is amended to include: (1) federal employees not otherwise covered by such term whose duties include the investigation or apprehension of suspected or convicted individuals and who are authorized to carry a firearm, and (2) Internal Revenue Service employees whose duties are primarily the collection of delinquent taxes and the securing of delinquent returns. The bill repeals: (1) provisions prohibiting government entities and officials from preventing communications with federal immigration authorities, and (2) authority permitting state personnel to carry out immigration officer functions. The fashion model H-1B visa is replaced with an O-visa.
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Timeline
Aug 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Aug 8, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Sep 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • August 8, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • August 8, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • September 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Administrative remediesAdoption and foster careAdvisory bodiesBorder security and unlawful immigrationCaribbean areaChild safety and welfareCitizenship and naturalizationComputers and information technologyCrimes against childrenCrimes against propertyCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of StateDepartment of the TreasuryDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEducation programs fundingEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGamblingGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHaitiHigher educationHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Latin AmericaLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesMotor vehiclesPublic contracts and procurementRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSmuggling and traffickingStudent aid and college costsTax administration and collection, taxpayersTelephone and wireless communicationViolent crimeVisas and passportsWages and earnings

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act comprehensively to reform immigration law, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3647| House 
| Updated: 9/21/2017
Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide increased protections and eligibility for family-sponsored immigrants. The bill establishes: (1) the Board of Family-based Visa Appeals, and (2) the Task Force to Rescue Immigrant Victims of American Sex Offenders. The bill sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the Border Patrol and other law enforcement officers, including regarding personnel increases; (2) status adjustment, including an adjustment for Haitians; (3) sex offenders; (4) unfair immigration-related employment practices; (5) removal proceedings, including for removal based om criminal offenses; (6) asylee and refugee proceedings; and (7) naturalization. The Anti-Smuggling Unit within the Border Patrol is reestablished. The worldwide level of diversity immigrants is increased. Gender-based persecution is established as a grounds for refugee status. Adjustment to permanent resident is provided for certain temporary protected status persons. The bill authorizes S (witness or informant) nonimmigrant status for aliens in possession of critical reliable information concerning commercial alien smuggling or trafficking in immigration documents. The definition of "law enforcement officer" under provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System and the Civil Service Retirement System is amended to include: (1) federal employees not otherwise covered by such term whose duties include the investigation or apprehension of suspected or convicted individuals and who are authorized to carry a firearm, and (2) Internal Revenue Service employees whose duties are primarily the collection of delinquent taxes and the securing of delinquent returns. The bill repeals: (1) provisions prohibiting government entities and officials from preventing communications with federal immigration authorities, and (2) authority permitting state personnel to carry out immigration officer functions. The fashion model H-1B visa is replaced with an O-visa.
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Timeline
Aug 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Aug 8, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Sep 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • August 8, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • August 8, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • September 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesAdoption and foster careAdvisory bodiesBorder security and unlawful immigrationCaribbean areaChild safety and welfareCitizenship and naturalizationComputers and information technologyCrimes against childrenCrimes against propertyCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of StateDepartment of the TreasuryDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEducation programs fundingEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGamblingGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHaitiHigher educationHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Latin AmericaLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesMotor vehiclesPublic contracts and procurementRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSmuggling and traffickingStudent aid and college costsTax administration and collection, taxpayersTelephone and wireless communicationViolent crimeVisas and passportsWages and earnings