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S. 1362 (108th)

SAFE Border Act of 2003

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Introduced

26 June 2003

Last action

26 June 2003 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

10 August 2026

Immigration

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Summary

Secure and Fast Entry at the Border Act of 2003 or the SAFE Border Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make the Port Passenger Accelerated Service System (PortPASS) permanent. Provides for minimum two-year entry approvals under the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program along the United States-Mexico border. Precludes a person convicted of a felony or under active criminal investigation from program participation. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Department of Homeland Security must ensure the permanence of PortPASS in its transition from the Department of Justice to the Department; (2) all land PortPASS programs should utilize interoperable technology to offer participants increased commuter lane access; (3) the Secretary of Homeland Security should increase SENTRI program staff, training, and resources; and (4) the Secretary should create a pre-inspection low-risk commuter lane for pedestrian land border crossers.

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Timeline

  1. 26 June 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 June 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8757-8758)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 June 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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