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H.R. 4238 (109th)

Border Security Enforcement and Detention Act of 2005

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Introduced

4 November 2005

Last action

6 February 2006 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Sponsors

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13], Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29], Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10], Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6], Rep. Jindal, Bobby [R-LA-1], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Sekula Gibbs, Shelley [R-TX-22]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

15 August 2025

Immigration

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Summary

Border Security Enforcement and Detention Act of 2005 - Requires the mandatory detention of illegal aliens apprehended at a U.S. port of entry or along the U.S. land or maritime borders. Permits release with notice to appear only if the alien: (1) is not a security risk; and (2) provides a bond of at least $5,000. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) utilize all available DHS detention facilities; (2) conduct a analysis of all options to increase detention capacities, including the use of state and local correctional facilities, temporary detention facilities, private space, and detention alternatives; (3) expand the use of temporary detention facilities; and (4) report annually on repatriation costs. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny admission to the nationals of a country that refuses or delays acceptance of its nationals ordered removed from the United States. Authorizes FY2007-FY2010 appropriations for border patrol increases.

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Timeline

  1. 4 November 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 November 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 November 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 November 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 6 February 2006

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

    Source: Committee

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