H.Res. 440 (110th): Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive plan to combat illegal immigration must increase resources for border patrol, establish an instant employment eligibility verification system, renew a limited temporary worker program, prohibit blanket amnesty for illegal aliens who have deliberately broken the law, and give priority to law-abiding, highly-skilled immigrants applying for legal citizenship.

Introduced:
May 24, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Paul Gillmor [R-OH5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on May 24, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced May 24, 2007
Cosponsors
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Last updated May 24, 2007.
3 pages

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5/24/2007--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that to deter further illegal immigration and strengthen the U.S. economy the following must be included in any immigration bill considered by the 110th Congress: (1) increased resources for federal and state authorities to strengthen border patrol efforts; (2) vigorous prohibition of the hiring of illegal aliens coupled with the establishment of an instant employment eligibility verification system; (3) a renewed and limited temporary worker program; (4) a prohibition of blanket amnesty for illegal aliens that does not harm the innocent victims of circumstance; and (5) priority for law-abiding, highly-skilled immigrants.

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