IRCA Improvements Amendments of 1990

Summary

IRCA Improvements Amendments of 1990 - Directs the Attorney General to conduct a nationwide program to inform employers of their responsibilities with regard to the employment of illegal aliens and the prohibition against employment discrimination. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Attorney General to construct or upgrade certain border barriers in California, Texas, and Arizona. Transfers specified funds for such purpose. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) develop and adopt standards for a State drivers' license biometric identification system; and (2) establish a related interagency policy board. Requires States to implement such standards within a specified time or lose a portion of their Federal highway funds. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Attorney General to use such biometric identification system to ensure employer identification of employable aliens. Provides for the use of such system in: (1) a border security system; and (2) an alien identification pilot program. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide civil penalties for document fraud. Directs the Attorney General to: (1) establish a task force to monitor levels of illegal immigration; and (2) report annually to the Congress.

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Timeline

1. 24 September 1990

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 September 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 October 1990

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 September 1990

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Sponsors

• Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
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