H.R. 3808 (112th): Scott Gardner Act

Introduced:
Jan 23, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Sue Myrick [R-NC9]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 23, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 23, 2012
Referred to Committee Jan 23, 2012
Cosponsors
13 cosponsors (11R, 2D) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to detention of unlawfully present aliens who are apprehended for driving while intoxicated, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jan 23, 2012.
4 pages

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1/23/2012--Introduced.
Scott Gardner Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General (DOJ) to take into custody an alien who is unlawfully in the United States and is arrested by a state or local law enforcement officer for driving while intoxicated or a similar violation.
Directs the officer, upon reasonable grounds to believe the individual is an alien, to:
(1) verify the individual's immigration status, and
(2) take into custody for federal transfer an individual who is unlawfully in the United States. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to reimburse states and localities for related transportation costs when such transportation is not done in the course of normal duties.

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