To provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in the enforcement of, the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in the enforcement of, the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors. The main policy domain is Criminal Justice, Immigration, Government Operations.
Who Benefits and How
law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section H07786C8CEEF5405190A15B9F15AB3500: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2023.
- Section H2033FA24FF6C41C9BB9C00A3E9011AEA: 2. State defined In this Act, the term State has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(36) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C....
- Section H95AE4DF0691B449FBF4E555E7CE45EC8: 3. Federal affirmation of immigration law enforcement by States and political subdivisions of States Notwithstanding any other provision of law and reaffirming...
- Section H880C18CDFE1943D0AAF2A0C132F3B01F: 4. Listing of immigration violators in the national crime information center database Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the...
- Section H15792B272A014D61AA9A0EEE2B5D4824: 5. Federal custody of illegal aliens apprehended by State or local law enforcement Title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.) is...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in the enforcement of, the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors.
Key Policy Areas
Criminal Justice, Immigration, Government Operations
Primary Purpose
This bill, To provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in the enforcement of, the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_of_homeland_security"
- → Secretary of Homeland Security
- "secretary_of_health_and_human_services"
- → Secretary of Health and Human Services
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
an alien who— entered the United States without inspection or at any time or place other than that designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security
an alien who— entered the United States without inspection or at any time or place other than that designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security
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