SAFE for America Act

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Introduced

10 March 2005

Last action

8 September 2005 · Committee

Status

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2], Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-9], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6], Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Campbell, John [R-CA-48]

Subjects

Immigration

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15 August 2025

Immigration

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Summary

Security and Fairness Enhancement for America Act of 2005 or the SAFE for America Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program.

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Timeline

10 March 2005
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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10 March 2005
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E414-415)
Source: IntroReferral
10 March 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 March 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 May 2005
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Source: Committee
8 September 2005
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
8 September 2005
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/1219
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