To amend chapter 27 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unauthorized construction of tunnels between the United States and another country.

Summary

Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the construction or financing of an unauthorized tunnel or subterranean passage that crosses the international border between the United States and another country. Imposes a 20-year prison term for such offense. Imposes a 20-year prison term on any person who knowingly permits the construction or use of such a tunnel or passage on land that such person owns or controls. Doubles penalties for persons who use such a tunnel or passage to unlawfully smuggle an alien, illegal goods, controlled substances, weapons of mass destruction, or members of a terrorist organization. Subjects to forfeiture any property involved in, or traceable to, the construction or financing of such a tunnel or passage. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate or amend sentencing guidelines to provide for increased penalties for persons convicted of criminal offenses related to the construction or financing of such a tunnel or passage.

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Timeline

1. 28 February 2006

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   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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2. 28 February 2006

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   Introduced in House

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3. 28 February 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

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