H.R. 3320 (103rd): Immigration Stabilization Act of 1993

Introduced:
Oct 20, 1993 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
Sponsor:
Rep. James Bilbray [D-NV1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on October 20, 1993, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Oct 20, 1993
Cosponsors
37 cosponsors (24R, 13D) (show)
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Full Title

To curb criminal activity by aliens, to defend against acts of international terrorism, to protect American workers from unfair labor competition, and to relieve pressure on public services by strengthening border security and stabilizing immigration into the United States.

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Last updated May 02, 1994.
75 pages

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10/20/1993--Introduced.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title I - Admission of Immigrants Title II: Admission of Refugees Title III: Asylum Reform Title IV: Criminal Aliens Title V: Financial Responsibility Title VI: Employer Sanctions Title VII: Border Security Title VIII: Alien Smuggling Title IX: Local Cooperation Title X: Citizenship Immigration Stabilization Act of 1993
Title I - Admission of Immigrants
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) with respect to: (1) immigration levels; (2) visa allotment; and (3) petition approval.
Title II - Admission of Refugees
Limits nonemergency refugee admissions in any fiscal year to 50,000.
Title III - Asylum Reform
Amends provisions with respect to: (1) alien inspection and exclusion by immigration officers; (2) asylum; and (3) judicial review.
Title IV - Criminal Aliens
Expands the definition of "aggravated felony."
Section 402 -
Provides for the expedited deportation of certain nonpermanent resident aliens convicted of an aggravated felony.
Section 403 -
Authorizes judicial deportation for an alien convicted of a felony.
Section 404 -
Increases penalties for reentry or failure to depart.
Section 406 -
Authorizes the deportation of an alien prisoner prior to sentence completion under specified circumstances.
Section 407 -
Amends Federal criminal law to require the issuance of a judicial order of deportation in the case of an alien being sentenced for an aggravated felony.
Section 408 -
Authorizes Federal incarceration and deportation of certain State-convicted aliens.
Section 409 -
Amends Federal criminal law to increase penalties for specified visa and passport related crimes.
Section 410 -
Requires State or local law enforcement agencies to notify the district Immigration and Naturalization Service Office upon the felony arrest of an alien.
Title V - Financial Responsibility
Authorizes the admission of an alien otherwise excludable as a public charge (as defined by this Act) if such alien has a sponsor guarantee of financial responsibility.
Section 503 -
Limits benefits, including unemployment benefits, for illegal aliens
Title VI - Employer Sanctions
Revises employer sanction provisions, including: (1) work eligibility documents; and (2) social security telephone verification.
Title VII - Border Security
Increases Border Patrol personnel levels. Establishes: (1) a border crossing fee; and (2) a Border Control Trust Fund.
Section 704 -
Amends the Act to establish increased penalties or a required pilot program for international carriers that bring in more than specified numbers of undocumented aliens.
Title VIII - Alien Smuggling
Directs the Secretary of State to enter into cooperative foreign arrangements to prevent the unlawful entry of aliens into the United States.
Section 802 -
Directs the Secretary of Defense to instruct the Coast Guard with respect to preventing the illegal entry of aliens into the United States by sea.
Section 803 -
Amends Federal criminal law to bring specified alien related activities under the purview of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) provisions.
Section 804 -
Increases alien smuggling penalties.
Section 805 -
Expands forfeiture provisions for smuggling or harboring aliens.
Section 806 -
Amends Federal criminal law to authorize wiretaps for alien smuggling investigations.
Title IX - Local Cooperation
Prohibits specified Federal program assistance to States or local entities that do not use the SAVE system to verify an alien applicant's immigration status.
Title X - Citizenship
Makes it unlawful (and establishes penalties) for a noncitizen to vote in a Federal or State election.

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  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 227