Secure Borders Act - Establishes the Land Border Infrastructure Improvement Fund.
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to conduct a vulnerability assessment of land ports of entry (POEs).
Directs the Secretary to: (1) make permanent specified pre-enrollment programs that allow expedited inspections at POEs for participants; (2) develop a comprehensive plan to deploy technological surveillance systems along U.S. borders; (3) increase the number of K-9 units working within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP); (4) ensure that radiation portal monitors are installed at all southern border POEs no later than September 30, 2005; (5) contract with an independent entity to study the necessary allocation of personnel at POEs and Border Patrol sectors; and (6) provide ongoing training for inspectors.
Requires the Commissioner of Customs to submit a report to Congress on the One Face at the Border Initiative (a Department of Homeland Security [DHS] initiative that unifies customs, immigration, and agricultural inspection functions by cross-training CBP personnel) that addresses: (1) the effectiveness of the initiative in enhancing security and facilitating trade; (2) the number of CBP personnel who worked for the former Customs Service or the former Immigration and Naturalization Service before the DHS was established and the number hired after its establishment; (3) training time provided to each employee for initiative components; (4) steps taken by CBP to ensure that expertise is retained with regard to customs, immigration, and agriculture inspection functions under the initiative; and (5) whether the missions of customs, agriculture, and immigration are equally emphasized. Requires the Comptroller General to review such reports and report on the effectiveness of the initiative.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) submit unclassified and classified versions of a comprehensive border security strategy; (2) integrate the IDENT and IAFIS databases; and (3) make interoperable those databases used by inspectors in secondary inspections.
Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create the positions of Northern Border Coordinator and Southern Border Coordinator within the DHS's Directorate of Border and Transportation Security.
Requires the President to submit information regarding progress toward implementation of the Smart Border Accords.
Expresses the sense of Congress that Mexicans and Canadians should be treated with parity in establishing periods of lawful admission.
States that, once the entry-exit data system required by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 is fully implemented, the period of admission for aliens holding border crossing cards shall be six months.
Requires the Secretary to create an Office of US-VISIT Outreach to inform local border officials, residents, and businesses about developments in the US-VISIT program.
Amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000 to reconstitute the integrated entry-exit system task force.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) ensure implementation of electronic arrival/departure records no later than December 1, 2005; (2) report on the development and distribution of a transportation worker identification card; and (3) establish standards and verification procedures for the security of intermodal cargo containers.
Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the need for additional staff for the U.S. Consulate-General in Mexico.
Establishes the Office of Tribal Security within DHS.
Requires the Secretary to transfer the CBP Customs Patrol Officers unit operating on the Tohono O'odham Indian reservation (known as the Shadow Wolves) to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Requires development and implementation of State identification document standards as a prerequisite for the acceptance of such documents by Federal agencies. Requires the Secretary to make grants to assist States and localities in issuing documents that meet those standards.
Authorizes appropriations for an increase in staff and detention space for ICE.
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) immigration cases involving incarcerated criminal aliens should be processed while the alien is in prison; and (2) appropriations should be authorized for staff increases for judicial and prosecutorial offices to better enforce immigration laws.
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to create a new subclass in the S (witness or informant) nonimmigrant visa category for certain aliens in possession of critical reliable information regarding commercial alien smuggling organizations or enterprises. Provides for adjustment of status for such nonimmigrants.
Imposes increased penalties for, and establishes a rewards program to combat, aggravated alien smuggling. Requires the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) to promulgate sentencing guidelines that reflect enhanced sentences and fines for alien smuggling.
Amends the Federal criminal code to enhance penalties for smuggling merchandise into the United States. Requires the USSC to amend sentencing guidelines to provide sentencing enhancements for merchandise smuggling that results in a death.
Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create an Office of Overseas Service within DHS's Office of International Affairs.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) report on implementation of prior recommendations regarding visa security; (2) establish an electronic advance passenger screening system for visa waiver program (VWP) participants as part of an integrated entry-exit system; (3) create a VWP Office; and (4) provide fraud detection and foreign language training for inspectors inspecting VWP aliens.
Requires the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman to launch a public information campaign and to establish an advisory group that provides private sector input.
Directs the Comptroller General to assess CIS and report findings to the Secretary, the Secretary of State, and appropriate congressional committees.
Requires the Secretary to study biometric identifiers that might be used for immigration benefit applications and petitions. Requires all fingerprints taken for adjudicating such applications or petitions to be digitized, and all such applications or petitions to be registered using a biometric identifier, no later than January 1, 2005.
[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5130 Introduced in House (IH)]
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5130
To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 23, 2004
Mr. Turner of Texas (for himself, Mr. Reyes, Ms. Slaughter, Mr.
Lampson, Mr. Sandlin, Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr.
Ortiz, Mr. Bell, Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. Dicks, Ms. McCarthy of
Missouri, Ms. Norton, Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas, Mr. Pascrell, Mrs.
Christensen, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Frost, and Mr. Green of Texas)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and
Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Select 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
_______________________________________________________________________
A BILL
To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Secure Borders
Act''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
TITLE I--SECURING OUR BORDERS
Subtitle A--Infrastructure enhancements
Sec. 101. Establishment of Land Border Infrastructure Improvement Fund.
Sec. 102. Requiring a vulnerability assessment of land ports of entry.
Sec. 103. Enhancing SENTRI, FAST, and NEXUS preenrollment programs.
Subtitle B--Enhancing border monitoring technology
Sec. 111. Deployment of surveillance systems along the U.S.-Mexico
border.
Sec. 112. Deployment of surveillance systems along the US-Canadian
border.
Sec. 113. Level of K-9 units.
Sec. 114. Deployment of radiation portal monitors on the southern
border.
Subtitle C--Ensuring sufficient well-trained personnel at our borders
Sec. 121. Double the number of CBP personnel.
Sec. 122. Assessing staffing needs at our borders.
Sec. 123. Additional and continuous training for inspectors.
Sec. 124. Requiring report on the ``One Face at the Border
Initiative''.
Subtitle D--Establishing a comprehensive border security strategy
Sec. 131. Land border security strategy.
Sec. 132. Improved Information Sharing.
Sec. 133. Creation of northern and southern border coordinators.
Sec. 134. Smart Border Accord implementation.
Sec. 135. Sense of Congress on the period of admission for border
crossing card holders.
Subtitle E--Enhancing border security programs
Sec. 141. Creating a more effective entry-exit system.
Sec. 142. Transportation worker identification card.
Sec. 143. Standards and verification procedures for the security of
intermodal cargo containers.
Sec. 144. Sense of Congress on the need for additional staff for the
United States Consulate-General in Mexico.
Subtitle F--Securing our tribal and Federal lands and territories
Sec. 151. Office of Tribal Security.
Sec. 152. Transfer of ``Shadow Wolves'' from CPB to ICE.
Sec. 153. DHS and DOI coordination on border security; provision of
temporary authority to DHS to transfer
funds.
TITLE II--SECURING IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
Sec. 201. State identification document standards.
Sec. 202. Training in fraud detection and prevention for officers in
divisions of motor vehicles.
TITLE III--SECURING THE INTERIOR; TOOLS FOR BORDER SECURITY
Subtitle A--Increase in staff for ICE
Sec. 301. Personnel increase.
Sec. 302. ICE strategy and staffing assessment.
Subtitle B--Increase in detention space
Sec. 311. Increase in detention space.
Sec. 312. Sense of Congress regarding processing of criminal aliens
while incarcerated.
Sec. 313. Sense of Congress regarding increase in prosecutors and
immigration judges.
Subtitle D--Enhancing Law Enforcement Access to Informants
Sec. 351. New class of nonimmigrant aliens.
Sec. 352. Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person
admitted for permanent residence.
Subtitle E--Increased penalties for smuggling
Sec. 361. Combating aggravated alien smuggling.
Sec. 362. Increased criminal sentences and fines for alien smuggling.
Sec. 363. Increased penalty for smuggling.
TITLE IV--BEYOND OUR BORDERS (INTERNATIONAL)
Subtitle A--Coordinating DHS mission overseas
Sec. 401. Office of International Affairs; effective and efficient
management and coordination of
international assignments.
Sec. 402. Creation of an Office of Overseas Service.
Subtitle B--Implementing a more effective visa security program
Sec. 411. Implementing a more effective visa security program.
Subtitle C--Securing the visa waiver program
Sec. 421. Visa waiver program passenger screening; biographical checks.
Sec. 422. Defining security responsibilities of the Visa Waiver Program
Office.
Sec. 423. Additional and continuous training for inspectors in fraud
and imposter detection.
Sec. 424. Authorization of funds.
TITLE V--SECURING THE IMMIGRATION BENEFITS PROCESS
Sec. 501. Immigration ombudsman.
Sec. 502. CIS workflow, technology, and staffing assessment.
Sec. 503. Study on biometrics.
Sec. 504. Digitizing immigration functions.
Sec. 505. Study on digitizing immigration benefit applications.
TITLE I--SECURING OUR BORDERS
Subtitle A--Infrastructure Enhancements
SEC. 101. ESTABLISHMENT OF LAND BORDER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT FUND.
(a) In General.--There is established in the general fund of the
Treasury a separate account which shall be known as the ``Land Border
Infrastructure Improvement Fund''. Amounts deposited in such fund shall
remain available to the Secretary of Homeland Security until expended,
subject to the provisions of appropriations Acts, to carry out
infrastructure and technology improvement projects at our nation's
ports of entry, as assessed in section 102, to reduce and prevent the
nation's land border vulnerability to terrorist attack, and penetration
by terrorists and criminals, while effectively facilitating the
movement of goods, services, and legitimate travelers.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated $1,000,000,000 to carry out the projects described in
subsection (c).
(c) Projects Described.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may
carry out infrastructure and technology improvement projects
recommended in the report submitted under section 102 in order to
reduce the vulnerability of ports of entry.
SEC. 102. REQUIRING A VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF LAND PORTS OF ENTRY.
(a) Initial Assessment.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
conduct an assessment of the vulnerability of each United
States land port of entry to penetration by terrorists and
criminals or terrorist attack. In carrying out assessments
under this paragraph, the Secretary shall categorize the
vulnerability of each port of entry as ``high'', ``medium'', or
``low'' and shall prioritize the vulnerability of each port of
entry within each such category. In conducting the assessment,
the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with
appropriate State, local, and private sector representatives.
(2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare and submit
to the appropriate congressional committees (as that term is
defined in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6
U.S.C. 101)) a report that contains--
(A) the results of the assessment conducted under
paragraph (1);
(B) with respect to each port of entry categorized
under paragraph (1) as either a ``high'' or ``medium''
vulnerability port of entry, descriptions of--
(i) infrastructure and technology
improvement projects required for the port of
entry in order to reduce its vulnerability; and
(ii) the resources required to make such
improvements; and
(C) a description of how the funds will be used to
implement technology and infrastructure improvement
projects.
(b) Follow-Up Assessments.--The Secretary of Homeland Security
shall conduct follow-up assessments of land border ports of entry every
2 years and shall submit such reports to the appropriate congressional
committees (as defined in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)).
SEC. 103. ENHANCING SENTRI, FAST, AND NEXUS PREENROLLMENT PROGRAMS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that
preenrollment programs should be expanded to all major ports of entry
because these programs assist our frontline officers in the fight
against terrorism. These programs allow inspectors to focus more
closely on unknown travelers by subjecting participants to in depth
background and watch list checks.
(b) Permanent Authorization.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
make permanent pre-enrollment programs that subject
participants who are aliens, and citizens of the United States,
to criminal and watch list screenings and fingerprint checks
prior to enrolling in order to gain expedited inspections at
ports of entry.
(2) Specific programs.--The programs described in paragraph
(1) shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(A) The Free and Secure Trade, or ``FAST'', program
authorized under subpart B of title IV of the Tariff
Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C 1411 et seq).
(B) The Secure Electronic Network for Travelers
Rapid Inspection, or ``SENTRI'', program authorized
under section 286(q) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (8 U.S.C. 1356(q)).
(C) The ``NEXUS'' program authorized under section
286(q) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1356(q)).
(D) Successor programs to the programs described in
subparagraphs (A) through (C).
(c) Authorization of Funds Necessary to Build Adequate
Infrastructure to Render Programs Effective.--There are authorized to
be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to improve
infrastructure to enhance access to pre-enrollment lanes, and to
accomplish all the other purposes outlined in this section, in order to
facilitate inspections and expedite the flow of travel and commerce.
(d) Reduction of Program Fees.--The Secretary of Homeland Security
may reduce the enrollment fees for the programs described in subsection
(a) if necessary to encourage participation.
(e) Creation of Remote Enrollment Centers.--The Secretary shall
create a minimum of 4 remote enrollment centers, away from the borders
of the United States, for such programs in major population centers
where there is a demand for such a service.
(f) Creation of Appeals Process.--The Secretary of Homeland
Security must establish a process to review actions that terminate the
participation of travelers in pre-enrollment programs.
(g) Report on Budget, Program Use, and Enforcement.--The Secretary
of Homeland Security annually shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees (as defined in section 2 of the Homeland
Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)) a report on the programs described
in subsection (a). The report should include a review of costs
associated with the programs, including--
(1) areas of program expansion within a port-of-entry, to
other ports-of-entry and to other modes of travel including
air, mass transit, bicycle and pedestrians;
(2) the cost of upgrade and maintenance needs;
(3) update on status and expansion of enrollment centers;
(4) infrastructure needs on the US, Canadian, and Mexican
sides of the border to enhance the programs;
(5) universal access through ports;
(6) technology and database enhancements to link watch
lists to the programs;
(7) the feasibility of incorporating radio frequency
enabled travel documents into the programs, such as passports,
alien registration cards, and other documents;
(8) the cost of enabling all inspection lanes with pre-
enrollment technology;
(9) public information campaign and relevant associated
costs; and
(10) for each pre-enrollment location--
(A) total vehicles processed per month;
(B) total pre-enrolled vehicles processed per
month;
(C) total pre-enrolled vehicles processed per day;
(D) total nonenrolled vehicles processed per month;
(E) total nonenrolled vehicles processed per day;
(F) completed compliance checks performed per
month;
(G) duration of inspections;
(H) number of passengers per vehicle;
(I) basis for apprehension of violator;
(J) types of violation; and
(K) enforcement actions.
Subtitle B--Enhancing Border Monitoring Technology
SEC. 111. DEPLOYMENT OF SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS ALONG THE U.S.-MEXICO
BORDER.
(a) Plan.--Not later than September 30, 2005, the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall develop a comprehensive plan to fully deploy
technological surveillance systems along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Surveillance systems included in the deployment plan must--
(1) ensure continuous monitoring of every mile of the U.S.-
Mexico border; and
(2) to the extent practicable, be fully interoperable with
existing surveillance systems, such as the Integrated
Surveillance Intelligence Systems already in use by the
Department of Homeland Security.
Additionally, the deployment plan should include, but not be limited
to, the following elements:
(3) A description of the specific technology to be
deployed.
(4) An assessment of the success of existing technologies
to determine if one technology is better than another, or
whether there is a way to combine the capabilities of various
detection devices into a single device.
(5) A description of the technological features of
surveillance systems allowing for compatibility, if
practicable, with existing surveillance technologies.
(6) A description of how the U.S. Border Patrol is working,
or will work, with the Directorate of Science and Technology to
analyze high altitude monitoring technologies (such as unmanned
aerial vehicles and tethered aerostat radar systems) for use
with land-based monitoring technologies.
(7) A description of how radiation portal monitors will be
deployed to ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border, and
other border locations, consistent with section 114.
(8) A description of how K-9 detection units will be
increased along the U.S.-Mexico border, consistent with section
113.
(9) A description of how surveillance technology will
provide for continuous monitoring of the border.
(10) The identification of any obstacles that may impede
full implementation of the deployment plan.
(11) A detailed estimate of all costs associated with the
implementation of the deployment plan.
(b) Deployment.--Not later than September 30, 2006, the Secretary
of Homeland Security shall fully implement the plan described in
subsection (a).
(c) Report.--Not later than September 30, 2005, the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall submit the plan described in subsection (a) to
the appropriate congressional committee (as defined in section 2 of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)).
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $200,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2005 and 2006, and such sums as may be necessary for each
succeeding fiscal year.
SEC. 112. DEPLOYMENT OF SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS ALONG THE US-CANADIAN
BORDER.
Not later than September 30, 2005, the Secretary of Homeland
Security shall develop a plan to install surveillance systems along the
U.S.-Canadian border and provide the appropriate congressional
committees (as defined by section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)) with a cost estimate and deployment schedule
designed to implement such plan.
SEC. 113. LEVEL OF K-9 UNITS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall increase
the number of K-9 units working within U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, including adding infrastructure, officers ,and support
staff necessary for each unit, by 20 percent above levels in existence
at the end of fiscal year 2004.
(b) Use of New Units.--The K-9 units added under subsection (a)
shall be distributed proportionately to both the U.S.-Mexico border and
the U.S.-Canadian border, and be used only for bomb, passenger, and
currency detection purposes.
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.
SEC. 114. DEPLOYMENT OF RADIATION PORTAL MONITORS ON THE SOUTHERN
BORDER .
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure
radiation portal monitors are installed at all southern border ports of
entry not later than September 30, 2005.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated $49,000,000 to carry out this section.
Subtitle C--Ensuring Sufficient Well-trained Personnel at Our Borders
SEC. 121. DOUBLE THE NUMBER OF CBP PERSONNEL.
(a) Temporary Increase in Personnel.--Pending congressional
consideration of the study described in section 122, there are
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security
such sums as may be necessary--
(1) to double, as compared to the number of such positions
which existed at the end of fiscal year 2004, the number of
positions for U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel
(including support personnel) at and between our nation's ports
of entry;
(2) to establish, not later than September 30, 2005, at
least one Border Patrol unit for the Virgin Islands of the
United States; and
(3) to establish facilities in which the additional
personnel described in paragraph (1) may work.
(b) Waiver of Limitation.--The Secretary of Homeland Security is
authorized to waive any limitation on the number of full-time
equivalent personnel assigned to the Department of Homeland Security to
fulfill the requirements of subsection (a).
SEC. 122. ASSESSING STAFFING NEEDS AT OUR BORDERS.
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall contract with an
independent entity to undertake a study to determine the necessary
level and allocation of personnel, including support staff, at United
States ports of entry and border patrol sectors. The study shall take
into account, at a minimum, the overall mission of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection, threat and vulnerability information pertaining to
the nation's borders and ports of entry, the impact of new border
security programs, policies and technologies, and an analysis of
traffic volumes and wait times at ports of entry. The study is to be
provided to the appropriate congressional committees, as defined in
section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101), not
later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 123. ADDITIONAL AND CONTINUOUS TRAINING FOR INSPECTORS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide
appropriate training for inspectors, and associated support staff on an
ongoing basis to utilize new technologies and to ensure that the
proficiency levels of such personnel are acceptable to protect the
borders of the United States.
(b) Language Training.--The Secretary of Homeland Security ensure
that inspectors assigned to the southern border are proficient in
Spanish language, and shall provide training to inspectors in Spanish
and other languages determined to be necessary in carrying out anti-
terrorism and law enforcement functions. The Secretary of Homeland
Security shall provide, where necessary, appropriate language training
to inspectors and border patrol agents on the northern border.
(c) Retention and Development of Experts.--Not later than 6 months
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland
Security shall make recommendations to the appropriate congressional
committees (as defined in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)) on how the current Department of Homeland Security
personnel system should be modified to allow for the retention and
development of immigration and customs experts, to include the creation
of new positions.
SEC. 124. REQUIRING REPORT ON THE ``ONE FACE AT THE BORDER
INITIATIVE''.
(a) In General.--Not later than September 30 of each of the
calendar years 2005 and 2006, the Commissioner of Customs shall prepare
and submit to Congress a report--
(1) describing and analyzing the goals, success, and
shortfalls of the One Face at the Border Initiative at
enhancing security and facilitating travel;
(2) providing a breakdown of the number of personnel of
U.S. Customs and Border Protection that were personnel of the
United States Customs Service prior to the establishment of the
Department of Homeland Security, that were personnel of the
Immigration and Naturalization Service prior to the
establishment of the Department of Homeland Security, and that
were hired after the establishment of the Department of
Homeland Security;
(3) describing the training time provided to each employee
on an annual basis for the various training components of the
One Face at the Border Initiative;
(4) outlining the steps taken by U.S. Customs and Border
Protection to ensure that expertise is retained with respect to
customs, immigration, and agriculture inspection functions
under the One Face at the Border Initiative; and
(5) reviewing whether the missions of customs, agriculture,
and immigration are equally emphasized.
(b) Assessment of Report.--The Comptroller General of the United
States shall the review the reports submitted under subsection (a) and
shall provide an assessment to the appropriate congressional committees
(as defined in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.
101)) regarding the effectiveness of the One Face at the Border
Initiative.
Subtitle D--Establishing a Comprehensive Border Security Strategy
SEC. 131. LAND BORDER SECURITY STRATEGY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in
consultation with the heads of all other Federal agencies with border-
related functions or with facilities or lands on or along the border,
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees (as defined in
section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101))
unclassified and classified versions of a unified, comprehensive
strategy to secure the land borders of the United States not later than
6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. The submission
should include a description of the actions already taken to implement
the strategy.
(b) Contents.--The report shall cover the following areas:
(1) Personnel.
(2) Infrastructure.
(3) Technology.
(4) Coordination of intelligence among agencies.
(5) Legal responsibilities.
(6) Criminal statutes.
(7) Apprehension goals.
(8) Prosecutorial guidelines.
(9) Economic impact.
(10) Flow of commerce.
(c) Consultation.--In creating the strategy described in subsection
(a), the Federal agencies described in such subsection shall consult
private sector organizations and nongovernmental organizations with
national security, privacy, agriculture, immigration, customs,
transportation, technology, legal, and business expertise.
(d) Implementation.--The Secretary shall implement the strategy not
later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(e) Evaluation.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall
track, monitor, and evaluate such strategy to secure our borders to
determine its efficacy.
(f) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter for the succeeding 5
years, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a
report to the Congress on the results of the activities undertaken
under subsection (a) during the previous year. Each such report shall
include an analysis of the degree to which the border security strategy
has been effective in securing our borders. Each such report shall
include a collection and systematic analysis of data, including
workload indicators, related to activities to improve and increase
border security.
SEC. 132. IMPROVED INFORMATION SHARING.
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall, not later than October 1,
2005--
(1) integrate the IDENT and IAFIS databases; and
(2) make interoperable databases used by inspectors in
secondary inspections.
SEC. 133. CREATION OF NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN BORDER COORDINATORS.
(a) In General.--Title IV of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6
U.S.C. 201 seq.) is amended--
(1) in section 402, by redesignating paragraph (8) as
paragraph (9) and by inserting after paragraph (7) the
following:
``(8) Increasing the security of the United States at the
ports of entry located along the northern and southern borders,
and improving the coordination among the agencies responsible
for maintaining that security.''; and
(2) in subtitle C, by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 431. BORDER COORDINATORS.
``(a) In General.--There shall be within the Directorate of Border
and Transportation Security the positions of Northern Border
Coordinator and Southern Border Coordinator, who shall be appointed by
the Secretary and who shall report directly to the Under Secretary for
Border and Transportation Security.
``(b) Responsibilities.--The Northern Border Coordinator and the
Southern Border Coordinator shall undertake the following
responsibilities along the northern and southern borders,
respectively--
``(1) serve as the primary official of the Department
responsible for coordinating all Federal security activities
along the border, especially at land border ports of entry;
``(2) provide enhanced communication and data-sharing
between Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies on law
enforcement, emergency response, or security-related
responsibilities for areas on or adjacent to the borders of the
United States with Canada or Mexico;
``(3) work to improve the communications systems within the
Department to facilitate the integration of communications of
matters relating to border security;
``(4) oversee the implementation of the pertinent bilateral
agreement (the United States-Canada `Smart Border' Declaration
applicable to the northern border and the United States-Mexico
Partnership Agreement applicable to the southern border) to
improve border functions, ensure security, and promote trade
and tourism;
``(5) consistent with section 102, assess all land border
ports of entry along the appropriate border and develop a list
of infrastructure and technology improvement projects for
submission to the Secretary based on the ability of a project
to fulfill immediate security requirements and facilitate trade
across the borders of the United States; and
``(6) serve as a liaison to the foreign agencies with
responsibility for the appropriate border with the United
States.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--Section 1(b) of such Act is amended in the
table of contents by inserting after the item relating to section 430
the following:
``Sec. 431. Border coordinators.''.
SEC. 134. SMART BORDER ACCORD IMPLEMENTATION.
The President shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees (as defined in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)) information about the ongoing progress on
implementation of the Smart Border Accords through quarterly updates on
meetings of the Smart Border Working Group.
SEC. 135. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE PERIOD OF ADMISSION FOR BORDER
CROSSING CARD HOLDERS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that
citizens and nationals of Mexico should be treated with parity in
relation to citizens and nationals of Canada in establishing the
periods of time they are lawfully permitted to remain in the United
States.
(b) Modification to Documentary Requirements.--Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, once section 110 of the Illegal Immigration
Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1221 note) is
fully implemented, the period of admission for an alien entering the
United States under a border crossing card shall be 6 months.
Subtitle E--Enhancing Border Security Programs
SEC. 141. CREATING A MORE EFFECTIVE ENTRY-EXIT SYSTEM.
(a) Creation of a US-VISIT Outreach Office.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
create an ``Office of US-VISIT Outreach'' that will inform on a
regular basis local border officials, residents, and businesses
about developments in the US-VISIT program. Specifically, this
office shall provide information to local border officials,
residents, and businesses, and seek guidance from such persons
and entities about, the practical effects to border communities
of the implementation of US-VISIT.
(2) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized
to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out
this subsection.
(b) Task Force on Integrated Entry and Exit System.--
(1) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of the Congress
that the work of the task force established under section 3 of
the Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management
Improvement Act of 2000 (8 U.S.C. 1365a note)was prematurely
terminated, robbing the Department of Homeland Security of the
very expertise needed to properly set the requirements for, and
validate the work of, contractors on information technology
programs, particularly the US-VISIT program.
(2) Termination.--Section 3(i) of the Immigration and
Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000
(8 U.S.C. 1365a note) is amended to read as follows:
``(i) Termination.--The Task Force shall terminate on a date
designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security as the date on which
the work of the Task Force has been completed, except that such
designated date may not be earlier than December 21, 2008.''.
(c) Electronic Arrival/departure Records.--
(1) Not later than December 31, 2005, the Secretary of
Homeland Security--
(A) shall ensure that the functions served by
Department of Homeland Security paper Form Number I-94
(Arrival/Departure Record) and Form Number I-94W (NIV
Waiver Arrival/Departure Record) are being carried out
by electronic means; and
(B) shall eliminate such forms.
(2) Implementation plan.--Not later than December 31, 2004,
the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees (as defined in section 2
of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.101)) a plan
describing the measures the Secretary is taking to carry out
subsection (c) before the deadline described in such
subsection.
SEC. 142. TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CARD.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a
report to the Congress not later than December 31, 2004, regarding the
development and distribution of a transportation worker identification
card.
(b) Contents.-- The report described in subsection (a) shall
include information on--
(1) the plan for distribution of the card;
(2) the eligibility of Canadian and Mexican truck drivers
who are certified under the Free and Secure Trade (``FAST'')
initiative;
(3) selected biometric feature and other security features
of the card; and
(4) the cost of, and deployment schedule for, card-reading
equipment.
SEC. 143. STANDARDS AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR THE SECURITY OF
INTERMODAL CARGO CONTAINERS.
(a) Standards and Verification Procedures.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland
Security, acting through the Under Secretary for Border and
Transportation Security, shall establish standards and verification
procedures for the security of intermodal cargo containers moving
within the intermodal transportation system, including standards for
sealing and procedures for seal verifications for cargo containers at
loading.
(b) Requirements.--The standards and verification procedures
established pursuant to subsection (a) shall be consistent with the
cargo container security recommendations of the Interagency Container
Working Group and the Smart and Secure Trade Lane program and shall
meet the following additional requirements:
(1) Seal standards.--Intermodal cargo containers shall at a
minimum be affixed with a security seal equivalent to the level
``D'' high security seal (as certified by the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO); Certification No.
17712) at loading.
(2) Seal verification.--Procedures shall be established for
the verification of security seals described in paragraph (1),
including procedures to determine which individuals and
entities in the intermodal transportation system are
responsible for sealing intermodal cargo containers, recording
of seal numbers, changes to such numbers if a container is
opened, and anomalies to security seals.
SEC. 144. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR THE
UNITED STATES CONSULATE-GENERAL IN MEXICO.
It is the sense of the Congress that--
(1) the United States Mission to Mexico plays an important
part in ensuring the security of our southern border;
(2) this mission must have sufficient staff in order to
adequately fulfill their consular responsibilities, an
important part of a comprehensive strategy to secure our
border;
(3) the level of staffing has not kept pace with rising
consular workloads; and
(4) therefore, appropriations should be authorized for a 25
percent staff increase for the United States mission to Mexico.
Subtitle F--Securing Our Tribal and Federal Lands and Territories
SEC. 151. OFFICE OF TRIBAL SECURITY.
(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department of
Homeland Security the Office of Tribal Security.
(b) Director.--The Office of Tribal Security shall be administered
by a Director, who shall be appointed by the President by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate. The Director shall report directly to
the Secretary of Homeland Security.
(c) Duties.--The Director shall be responsible for coordinating
relations between the Federal Government and federally recognized
Indian tribes on issues relating to homeland security, which shall
include the following duties:
(1) Providing a point of contact within Department of
Homeland Security which shall be responsible for--
(A) meeting the broad and complex Federal
responsibilities owed to federally recognized Indian
tribes by the Department of Homeland Security; and
(B) soliciting and, where appropriate, addressing
the homeland security concerns of federally recognized
Indian tribes and other parties interested in Indian
affairs.
(2) Communicating relevant policies of the Department of
Homeland Security to federally recognized Indian tribes and the
public.
(3) Promoting internal uniformity of Department of Homeland
Security policies relating to Indian country (as defined in
section 1151 of title 18, United States Code).
(4) Coordinating with the Directorate of Border and
Transportation Security and tribal governments to develop a
comprehensive border security policy that addresses law
enforcement, personnel, and funding issues in Indian country
(as defined in section 1151 of title 18, United States Code) on
the United States borders with Canada and with Mexico.
(5) Coordinating with the Directorate for Information
Analysis and Infrastructure Protection and tribal governments
to develop appropriate policies for infrastructure protection
on Indian lands, as well as information sharing mechanisms with
tribal governments.
(6) Coordinating with the Directorate of Emergency
Preparedness and Response and the Office of State and Local
Government Coordination and Preparedness to help ensure that
tribal governments are fully informed of, have access to, and
may apply for all Department of Homeland Security grant
opportunities for emergency response providers, and to develop
and achieve preparedness goals for tribal governments that are
consistent with national goals for terrorism preparedness, as
determined by the Department.
(7) Coordinating with the Director of Science and
Technology to identify opportunities to conduct research and
development of homeland security technologies or scientific
understanding for tribal universities or private sector
entities.
(8) Coordinating with the Office of Citizenship and
Immigration Services and other relevant offices within the
Department of Homeland Security with immigration service and
enforcement related functions to develop policies on issues
related to citizenship and the movement of members of federally
recognized Indian tribes across the United States border,
taking into consideration the unique characteristics of certain
federally recognized Indian tribes with jurisdiction over lands
adjacent to the Canadian and Mexican borders.
(9) Coordinating with other offices within the Department
of Homeland Security to develop and implement sound policies
regarding Indian country (as defined in section 1151 of title
18, United States Code) and tribal governments.
SEC. 152. TRANSFER OF ``SHADOW WOLVES'' FROM CPB TO ICE.
(a) Transfer of Existing Unit.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security
shall transfer to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement all functions
(including the personnel, assets, and obligations held by or available
in connection with such functions) of the Customs Patrol Officers unit
of U.S. Customs and Border Protection operating on the Tohono O'odham
Indian reservation (commonly known as the ``Shadow Wolves'' unit).
(b) Establishment of New Units.--The Secretary is authorized to
establish within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement additional
units of Customs Patrol Officers in accordance with this section.
(c) Duties.--The Customs Patrol Officer unit transferred pursuant
to subsection (a) and the additional units established pursuant to
subsection (b) shall enforce the customs laws of the United States on
Indian lands by preventing the smuggling of narcotics, weapons of mass
destruction, and other contraband.
(d) Basic Pay for Journeyman Officers.--The rate of basic pay for a
journeyman Customs Patrol Officer in a unit described in this section
shall be not greater than the rate of basic pay for GS-13 of the
General Schedule.
SEC. 153. DHS AND DOI COORDINATION ON BORDER SECURITY; PROVISION OF
TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO DHS TO TRANSFER FUNDS.
(a) In General.--Until the completion and implementation of the
border security strategy described in section 131 of this Act, the
Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to transfer appropriated
funds to the Secretary of Interior in accordance with the memorandum of
understanding described in subsection (b) to support the security needs
of the Department of the Interior, its bureaus, and tribal entities,
including, the protection of border lands, critical infrastructure, and
key resources.
(b) Memorandum.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the
Secretary of Interior shall enter into a memorandum of understanding
regarding the funds described in subsection (a). This memorandum
shall--
(1) establish criteria for Department of Interior projects
to receive such funding;
(2) establish priorities among such projects; and
(3) include a description of the scope of activities for
such projects, including equipment, recurring maintenance,
construction of facilities, recapitalization of facilities, and
operations.
(c) Report.--The appropriate congressional committees (as defined
in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)) shall
be notified 15 days prior to any transfer of funds. Not later than
September 30, 2005, the Secretary of Interior shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees (as so defined) a copy of the
memorandum of understanding described in subsection (b).
TITLE II--SECURING IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
SEC. 201. STATE IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT STANDARDS.
(a) Standards for Acceptance by Federal Agencies.--
(1) In general.--A Federal agency may not accept for any
identification-related purpose a driver's license or other
comparable identification document issued by a State or
subdivision thereof, including a birth certificate, unless the
license or document is in a form that is consistent with
requirements set forth in regulations promulgated by the
Secretary of Homeland Security after consultation with the
Department of Transportation, the chief drivers' license
officials of each State, and any other organization determined
appropriate by the Secretary that represents the States. The
form shall contain security features designed to limit
tampering, counterfeiting, photocopying, or otherwise
duplicating the license or document for fraudulent purposes and
to limit use of the license or document by impostors. States or
subdivisions thereof may use a biometric identifier in addition
to these standards if they already do so, or choose to do so.
(2) No national identification card.--Nothing in this
section shall be construed to authorize, directly or
indirectly, the establishment, issuance, or use of a national
identification card.
(3) Deadline.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
promulgate the regulations referred to in paragraph (1) not
later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
(b) Grants to State and Local Governments.--
(1) Grants to states.--Beginning on the date final
regulations are promulgated under subsection (b), the Secretary
of Homeland Security shall make grants to States to assist them
in issuing driver's licenses and other comparable
identification documents that satisfy the requirements under
that subsection.
(2) Grants to local governments.--Beginning on the date
final regulations are promulgated under subsection (b), the
Secretary of Homeland Security shall make grants to local
governments to assist them in issuing birth certificates and
other comparable identification documents that satisfy the
requirements under that subsection.
(3) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized
to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out
this subsection.
(c) Effective Dates and Application.--
(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this
subsection, this section shall take effect on the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(2) Prohibition on federal agencies.--Subsection (b)(1)--
(A) shall take effect beginning on October 1, 2006;
and
(B) shall apply only to--
(i) a license or document issued to an
individual for the first time; and
(ii) a replacement or renewal license or
document issued according to State or local
law.
SEC. 202. TRAINING IN FRAUD DETECTION AND PREVENTION FOR OFFICERS IN
DIVISIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center shall create a program
to train employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to
provide, in the States, training in fraud detection and prevention to
State and local law enforcement officers stationed, or intended to be
stationed, in divisions of motor vehicles.
TITLE III--SECURING THE INTERIOR; TOOLS FOR BORDER SECURITY
Subtitle A--Increase in Staff for ICE
SEC. 301. PERSONNEL INCREASE.
(a) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Homeland Security such sums as may be necessary so as to
increase by 225 the number of positions for full-time special agents of
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement carrying out duties related to
border security above the number of such positions which existed at the
end of fiscal year 2004.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that--
(1) since U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plays a
key role in the fight against terrorism and in securing the
borders, the Secretary of Homeland Security should work
expeditiously to ensure all special agents and national
security analytical support staff receive a Top Secret security
clearance; and
(2) maintenance of Top Secret security clearance must be a
requirement of continued employment as a special agent.
SEC. 302. ICE STRATEGY AND STAFFING ASSESSMENT.
(a) In General.--Not later than December 31 of each year, the
Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Government
Accountability Office and the appropriate congressional committees (as
defined by section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.
101)) a written report describing its strategy for deploying human
resources (including investigators and support personnel) to accomplish
its border security mission.
(b) Review.--Not later than 90 days after receiving any report
under subsection (a), the Government Accountability Office shall submit
to each appropriate congressional committee (as defined by section 2 of
the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)) a written evaluation
of such report, including recommendations pertaining to how U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement could better deploy human resources
to achieve its border security mission through legislative or
administrative action.
Subtitle B--Increase in Detention Space
SEC. 311. INCREASE IN DETENTION SPACE.
(a) Funding Increase.--There are authorized to be appropriated to
the Secretary of Homeland Security such sums as may be necessary to
ensure an average daily bed occupancy rate of 22,500 for detention and
removal operations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
(b) Personnel Increase.--There are authorized to be appropriated to
the Secretary of Homeland Security such sums as may be necessary so as
to increase by 541 the number of positions for full-time employees of
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement carrying out duties in
detention and removal operations above the number of such positions
which existed at the end of fiscal year 2004.
(c) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that the
Office of Detention and Removal Operation should be placed under the
operational control of the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, since the largest client of such office is the Border
Patrol. The Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to move the
Office of Detention and Removal Operations from U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
(d) Report on Homeland Security Detention Needs.--The Secretary of
Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees (as defined in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)) a report on detention and removal operations,
detailing the amount of additional detention space and resources
required to detain all persons presenting a possible threat to homeland
security. This report shall include information on alternatives to
detention including electronic monitoring, telephone and voice
recognition programs for those on bond, and conducting deportation
proceedings prior to prisoners release from Federal, State, and local
prisons. Additionally the report should provide information on
countries to which removal is problematic.
SEC. 312. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING PROCESSING OF CRIMINAL ALIENS
WHILE INCARCERATED.
It is the sense of the Congress that immigration cases involving
incarcerated criminal aliens should be processed while the criminal
alien is in prison. In order to maximize the use of existing detention
space, the Department of Homeland Security should work with prisons in
which criminal aliens are incarcerated to complete their removal or
deportation proceeding before such aliens are released from prison and
sent to Federal detention.
SEC. 313. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING INCREASE IN PROSECUTORS AND
IMMIGRATION JUDGES.
It is the sense of the Congress that--
(1) prosecutors and immigration judges are critical for the
prompt and proper enforcement of our immigration laws, and are
an important part of a comprehensive strategy;
(2) an insufficient number of prosecutors and immigration
judges currently exists to enforce the immigration laws of the
United States; and
(3) therefore, appropriations should be authorized for
appropriate staff increases for judicial and prosecutorial
offices, commensurate with other personnel increases directed
in this Act.
Subtitle D--Enhancing Law Enforcement Access to Informants
SEC. 351. NEW CLASS OF NONIMMIGRANT ALIENS.
(a) In General.--Section 101(a)(15)(S) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(S)) is amended--
(1) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end;
(2) in clause (ii), by striking the comma at the end and
inserting ``; or'';
(3) by inserting after clause (ii) the following:
``(iii) who the Secretary of Homeland Security, the
Secretary of State, or the Attorney General
determines--
``(I) is in possession of critical reliable
information concerning a commercial alien
smuggling organization or enterprise;
``(II) is willing to supply or has supplied
such information to a Federal or State court;
and
``(III) whose presence in the United States
the Secretary of Homeland Security, the
Secretary of State, or the Attorney General
determines is essential to the success of an
authorized criminal investigation, the
successful prosecution of an individual
involved in the commercial alien smuggling
organization or enterprise, or the disruption
of such organization or enterprise,'';
(4) by inserting ``, or with respect to clause (iii), the
Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, or the
Attorney General'' after ``jointly''; and
(5) by striking ``(i) or (ii)'' and inserting ``(i), (ii),
or (iii)''.
(b) Admission of Nonimmigrants.--Section 214(k) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(k)) is amended--
(1) by adding at the end of paragraph (1) the following:
``The number of aliens who may be provided a visa as
nonimmigrants under section 101(a)(15)(S)(iii) in any fiscal
year may not exceed 400.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) If the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of
State, or the Attorney General determines that the identity of a
nonimmigrant described in clause (iii) of section 101(a)(15)(S), or
that of any family member of such a nonimmigrant who is provided
nonimmigrant status pursuant to such section, must be protected, such
official may take such lawful action as the official considers
necessary to effect such protection.''.
SEC. 352. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS OF NONIMMIGRANT TO THAT OF PERSON
ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE.
Section 245(j) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1255(j)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``(1) or (2),'' and
inserting ``(1), (2), (3), or (4),'';
(2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (5);
(3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) If, in the opinion of the Secretary of Homeland Security, the
Secretary of State, or the Attorney General--
``(A) a nonimmigrant admitted into the United States under
section 101(a)(15)(S)(iii) has supplied information described
in subclause (I) of such section; and
``(B) the provision of such information has substantially
contributed to the success of a commercial alien smuggling
investigation, the disruption of a commercial alien smuggling
operation, or the prosecution of an individual described in
subclause (III) of that section,
the Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust the status of the alien
(and the spouse, married and unmarried sons and daughters, and parents
of the alien if admitted under that section) to that of an alien
lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien is not described
in section 212(a)(3)(E).
``(4) The Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust the status of a
nonimmigrant admitted into the United States under section
101(a)(15)(S)(iii) (and the spouse, married and unmarried sons and
daughters, and parents of the nonimmigrant if admitted under that
section) to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence
on the basis of a recommendation of the Secretary of State or the
Attorney General.''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(6) If the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of
State, or the Attorney General determines that the identity of a person
whose status is adjusted under this subsection must be protected, such
official may take such lawful action as the official considers
necessary to effect such protection.''.
Subtitle E--Increased Penalties for Smuggling
SEC. 361. COMBATING AGGRAVATED ALIEN SMUGGLING.
(a) Criminal Penalties.--Section 274(a) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(4) In the case of a person who has brought aliens into the
United States in violation of this subsection, the sentence otherwise
provided for may be increased by up to 10 years if--
``(A) the offense was part of an ongoing commercial
organization or enterprise;
``(B) aliens were transported in groups of 10 or more;
``(C) aliens were transported in a manner that endangered
their lives or the aliens presented a life-threatening health
risk to people in the United States; or
``(D) aliens were transported for purposes of prostitution
or involuntary servitude.''.
(b) Rewards Program.--Section 274 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(e) Rewards Program.--
``(1) Purpose.--The rewards program shall be designed to
assist in the elimination of aggravated alien smuggling.
``(2) Definition.--For purposes of this subsection, the
term `aggravated alien smuggling' means a violation for which
increased penalties are provided under subsection (a)(4).
``(3) Administration.--The rewards program shall be
administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in
consultation, as appropriate, with the Attorney General and the
Secretary of State.
``(4) Rewards authorized.--In the sole discretion of the
Secretary of Homeland Security, such Secretary, in
consultation, as appropriate, with the Attorney General and the
Secretary of State, may pay a reward to any individual who
furnishes information or testimony leading to--
``(A) the arrest or conviction of any individual
conspiring or attempting to commit an act of aggravated
alien smuggling;
``(B) the arrest or conviction of any individual
committing such an act;
``(C) the arrest or conviction of any individual
aiding or abetting the commission of such an act;
``(D) the prevention, frustration, or favorable
resolution of such an act, including the dismantling of
an aggravated alien smuggling organization in whole or
in significant part; or
``(E) the identification or location of an
individual who holds a key leadership position in an
aggravated alien smuggling operation.
``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are
authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to
carry out this subsection. Amounts appropriated under this
paragraph shall remain available until expended.
``(6) Ineligibility.--An officer or employee of any
Federal, State, local, or foreign government who, while in
performance of his or her official duties, furnishes
information described in paragraph (4) shall not be eligible
for a reward under this subsection for such furnishing.
``(7) Protection measures.--If the Secretary of Homeland
Security, the Secretary of State, or the Attorney General
determines that the identity of an individual who furnishes
information or testimony described in paragraph (4), or the
identity of any spouse, parent, son, or daughter of such an
individual, must be protected, such official may take such
lawful action as the official considers necessary to effect
such protection.
``(8) Limitations and certification.--
``(A) Maximum amount.--No reward under this
subsection may exceed $100,000, except as personally
authorized by the Secretary of Homeland Security if
such Secretary determines, in consultation, as
appropriate, with the Attorney General and the
Secretary of State, that the offer or payment of an
award of a larger amount is necessary to combat a
aggravated alien smuggling operation.
``(B) Approval.--Any reward under this subsection
exceeding $50,000 shall be personally approved by the
Secretary of Homeland Security.
``(C) Certification for payment.--Any reward
granted under this subsection shall be certified for
payment by the Secretary of Homeland Security.''.
(c) Outreach Program.--Section 274 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324), as amended by subsection (b), is
further amended by adding at the end the following:
``(f) Outreach Program.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in
consultation, as appropriate, with the Attorney General and the
Secretary of State, shall develop and implement an outreach program to
educate the public in the United States and abroad about--
``(1) the penalties for bringing in and harboring aliens in
violation of this section; and
``(2) the financial rewards and other incentives available
under subsection (e) for assisting in the investigation,
disruption, or prosecution of an aggravated alien smuggling
operation.''.
SEC. 362. INCREASED CRIMINAL SENTENCES AND FINES FOR ALIEN SMUGGLING.
(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), pursuant to its
authority under section 994(p) of title 28, United States Code, the
United States Sentencing Commission shall promulgate sentencing
guidelines or amend existing sentencing guidelines for smuggling,
transporting, harboring, or inducing aliens under sections 274(a)(1)(A)
of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)) so as
to--
(1) triple the minimum term of imprisonment under that
section for offenses involving the smuggling, transporting,
harboring, or inducing of--
(A) 1 to 5 aliens from 10 months to 30 months;
(B) 6 to 24 aliens from 18 months to 54 months;
(C) 25 to 100 aliens from 27 months to 81 months;
and
(D) 101 aliens or more from 37 months to 111
months;
(2) increase the minimum level of fines for each of the
offenses described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of
paragraph (1) to the greater of $25,000 per alien or 3 times
the amount the defendant received or expected to receive as
compensation for the illegal activity;
(3) increase by at least 2 offense levels above the
applicable enhancement in effect on the date of the enactment
of this Act the sentencing enhancements for intentionally or
recklessly creating a substantial risk of serious bodily injury
or causing bodily injury, serious injury, or permanent or life
threatening injury;
(4) for actions causing death, increase the offense level
to be equivalent to that for involuntary manslaughter under
section 1112 of title 18, United States Code; and
(5) for corporations or other business entities that
knowingly benefit from such offenses, increase the minimum
level of fines for each of the offenses described in
subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1) to $50,000 per
alien employed directly, or indirectly through contract, by the
corporation or entity.
(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an offense that
involved the smuggling, transporting, or harboring only of the
defendant's spouse or child (or both the defendant's spouse and child).
(c) Deadline.--The United States Sentencing Commission shall carry
out subsection (a) not later than the date that is 6 months after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 363. INCREASED PENALTY FOR SMUGGLING.
(a) In General.--The third undesignated paragraph of section 545 of
title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``five years'' and
inserting ``20 years''.
(b) Enhanced Penalty for Causing Death.--Pursuant to its authority
under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, the United States
Sentencing Commission shall amend the Federal sentencing guidelines to
provide sentencing enhancements for an offense under section 545 of
title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), that
results in the death of a person.
(c) Consistency With Other Guidelines.--In carrying out this
section, the United States Sentencing Commission--
(1) shall ensure that there is reasonable consistency with
other Federal sentencing guidelines; and
(2) shall avoid duplicative punishments for substantially
the same offense.
TITLE IV--BEYOND OUR BORDERS (international)
Subtitle A--Coordinating DHS Mission Overseas
SEC. 401. OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS; EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT
MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS.
Section 879(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.
459(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(5) To manage all overseas assignments of personnel of
the Department, including by coordinating with the Department
of State with respect to such assignments and related support
matters.''.
SEC. 402. CREATION OF AN OFFICE OF OVERSEAS SERVICE.
Section 879 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 459) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Office of Overseas Service.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall create an Office of
Overseas Service within the Office of International Affairs
similar to the Foreign Agricultural Service of the Department
of Agriculture and the United States and Foreign Commercial
Service of the Department of Commerce. The Director of the
Office of International Affairs shall be responsible for
administering the Office of Overseas Service.
``(2) Functions.--The Office of Overseas Service shall be
responsible for the following functions:
``(A) Serving as the contact for the Department of
Homeland Security with the State Department to
coordinate overseas assignments.
``(B) Recruitment of personnel for overseas
service.
``(C) Retention of personnel for overseas service.
``(D) Oversight of training of personnel for
overseas service.
``(3) Study and report.--
``(A) Study.--Prior to creating the Office of
Overseas Service, the Secretary shall direct the
Director of the Office of International Affairs to
conduct a study on how best to create a foreign service
component for the Department for the purpose of
adequately recruiting and retaining personnel who are
willing and able to serve in the Department in an
overseas capacity.
``(B) Report.--Not later than January 1, 2005, the
Director of the Office of International Affairs shall
prepare and submit to the appropriate congressional
committees (as defined by section 2 of the Homeland
Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)) a report that
contains the results of the study on creating an Office
of Overseas Service conducted pursuant to subparagraph
(A) and an implementation plan for carrying out such
study's recommendations.''.
Subtitle B--Implementing a More Effective Visa Security Program
SEC. 411. IMPLEMENTING A MORE EFFECTIVE VISA SECURITY PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit
to the Congress a report--
(1) outlining how the Department of Homeland Security will
implement the recommendations of the report issued in August
2004 by the Office of the Inspector General of the Department
of Homeland Security entitled ``An Evaluation of DHS Activities
to Implement Section 428 of the Homeland Security Act of
2002'';
(2) detailing such department's progress in implementing
each of the recommendations described in paragraph (1); and
(3) examining the visa security program's effectiveness as
a counter-terrorism program.
(b) Consultation.--In preparing the report described in subsection
(a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with the
Secretary of State.
(c) Contents.--The report shall also include the following:
(1) Overseas placement of visa security officers.--The
report shall assess the criteria used in deciding where to
station or not to station visa security officers
(2) Qualifications of visa security officers.--The report
shall assess the skills required of a visa security officer,
including required foreign language skills.
(3) Duties.--The report shall contain both the model visa
security officer position description and the current duties of
the visa security officers stationed overseas.
(4) Placement within department.--The report shall contain
a recommendation on the proper location of the program within
Department of Homeland Security to maximize its value as a
counter-terrorism program.
Subtitle C--Securing the Visa Waiver Program
SEC. 421. VISA WAIVER PROGRAM PASSENGER SCREENING; BIOGRAPHICAL CHECKS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
establish, as part of the integrated entry and exit data system
required under section 110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1365a), an electronic
system through which an alien seeking to enter the United States
without a visa under the visa waiver program described in section 217
of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1187) is required to
submit biographical information prior to embarkation.
(b) Elements.--The electronic system required to be established
under subsection (a) shall satisfy the following requirements:
(1) Electronic determination of eligibility.--The system
shall include a method for an electronic determination to be
made, and an electronic response to be provided, in 30 minutes
or less, as to whether or not an alien submitting information
as described in subsection (a) is eligible to be admitted to
the United States as a nonimmigrant visitor described in
section 101(a)(15)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(B)).
(2) Carrier obligations.--The system shall include a method
for requiring--
(A) carriers and other corporations described in
section 217(a)(5) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1187(a)(5)) to
inquire electronically, prior to an alien passenger's
embarkation without a visa, whether the alien has been
determined, using the system described in this section,
to be eligible for such an admission; and
(B) the electronic response to such inquiry to be
provided in 90 seconds or less.
(3) Deployment.--The system shall be deployed as soon as
possible after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(4) Fee.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
establish a fee to be charged to aliens described in subsection
(a) that is set at a level that will ensure the recovery of the
full costs of establishing and operating the system.
(c) Consultation.--In developing the system, the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall consult with, and allow for the system's review
by, a private sector group consisting of individuals with expertise in
immigration, travel, tourism, privacy, national security, or computer
security issues.
SEC. 422. DEFINING SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM
OFFICE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall create a
Visa Waiver Program Office.
(b) Functions.-- The functions of the head of the Visa Waiver
Program Office shall include the following:
(1) Developing a plan to submit the annual report required
under section 110(e) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1221 note).
(2) Developing protocols and a plan to conduct biennial
country reviews.
(3) Determining funding levels necessary to support the
conduct of country reviews and to carry out the other
responsibilities of the office.
(4) Developing a process to comprehensively check all lost
and stolen passport data provided countries designated as visa
waiver program countries under section 217 of the Immigration
and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1187) against entry and exit data
in information systems of the United States.
(5) Developing procedures to collect and analyze data
concerning the fraudulent use of visa waiver program passports.
(6) Including in the country review protocols provisions to
review document manufacturing and issuing security practices.
(7) Coordinating with the Department of State to establish
standard operating procedure for systemic and proactive
collection of lost and stolen passport information.
(8) Requiring that inventory control numbers and passport
numbers be queried in lookout systems.
(9) Reviewing policies that allow the return of fraudulent
travel documents to those who presented them when they are sent
back to their countries of origin.
SEC. 423. ADDITIONAL AND CONTINUOUS TRAINING FOR INSPECTORS IN FRAUD
AND IMPOSTER DETECTION.
(a) Fraud Detection.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
provide inspectors conducting inspections of aliens entering the United
States pursuant to the visa waiver program described in section 217 of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1187) with enhanced and
continuous training in detecting imposters and in passport and document
fraud detection. Additional training should be provided when any
program country designated under such section makes changes in its
passports. The Secretary shall report to the appropriate congressional
committees (as defined in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)) on the amount and the type of training received
such inspectors on detecting and handling fraudulent documents.
(b) Foreign Languages.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
provide inspectors described in subsection (a) with foreign language
training in languages determined to be necessary to carrying out the
anti-terrorism and law enforcement functions of such inspectors.
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated such funds as may be necessary to develop the capability
to scan fraudulent documents and to transmit a high quality color image
to the forensic document laboratory. The Secretary of Homeland Security
shall ensure that staff is available in the Forensic Document
Laboratory on a 24-hour basis to assist in determining the validity of
the scanned document.
SEC. 424. AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be
necessary to carry out the functions described in this subtitle.
TITLE V--SECURING THE IMMIGRATION BENEFITS PROCESS
SEC. 501. IMMIGRATION OMBUDSMAN.
(a) Extension of Authority to All Immigration Functions.--Section
452 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 272) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Citizenship and
Immigration Services'' and inserting ``Immigration'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services'' and inserting
``U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or U.S. Customs
and Border Protection''; and
(B) in each of paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking
``the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services''
each place such term appears and inserting ``such
entities'';
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services'' each place such
term appears and inserting ``the entities described in
subsection (b)''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Director of the
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services,'' and
inserting ``Director of U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Assistant Secretary for U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and
Border Protection Commissioner'';
(4) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services'' and inserting
``the entities described in subsection (b)''; and
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``Director of the
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services,'' and
inserting ``Director of U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Assistant Secretary for U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Customs
and Border Protection Commissioner'';
(5) in subsection (e)(2), by striking ``the Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services'' and inserting ``the
entities described in subsection (b)'';
(6) in subsection (f)--
(A) by amending the subsection heading to read as
follows: ``Responsibilities.--'';
(B) by striking ``Director of the Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services,'' and inserting
``Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Assistant Secretary for U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection Commissioner''; and
(C) by striking ``director'' each place such term
appears and inserting ``person''; and
(7) in subsection (g), by striking ``the Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services'' each place such term
appears and inserting ``the entities described in subsection
(b)''.
(b) Public Information Campaign; Private Sector Input.--
(1) In general.--Section 452(d) of the Homeland Security
Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 272(d)) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the
end and inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) shall launch a public information campaign; and
``(6) shall establish a group, which shall consist of
private individuals, and Federal, State, and local government
officials, with expertise in migration, travel, trade, or
national security issues, to provide the Ombudsman with private
sector input.''.
(2) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized
to be appropriated for such sums as may be necessary to carry
out the amendments made by paragraph (1).
(c) Additional Reporting Requirements.--Section 452(c) of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 272(c)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) by redesignating subparagraph (G) as subparagraph (I);
and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following:
``(G) shall state the percentage of complaints that
can be traced to delays in benefits processing; and
``(H) shall describe the extent to which delays in
benefits processing are attributable to entities
outside of the Department, particularly government
agencies conducting background checks.''.
SEC. 502. CIS WORKFLOW, TECHNOLOGY, AND STAFFING ASSESSMENT.
(a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall
conduct a comprehensive assessment of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services within the Department of Homeland Security. Such assessment
shall include study of personnel, administrative and technical support
positions, technology, training, and facilities.
(b) Workflow.--As part of the study, the Comptroller General shall
examine all elements of such unit's workflow, in order to determine the
most efficient way to handle its work without compromising security.
Any obstacles associated with security matters should be identified and
recommendations should be made on ways to minimize such obstacles
without compromising security. The Comptroller General should assess
the division of work, adequacy of infrastructure (particularly
information technology), as well as personnel needs.
(c) Interactions With Other Organizations.--As part of the study,
the Comptroller General shall examine the unit's interactions with
other government organizations. Specifically, the Comptroller General
shall determine whether existing memoranda of understanding and
divisions of responsibility, especially any which pre-date the
establishment of the Department of Homeland Security, need to be
revised in order to improve the bureau's service delivery.
(d) Backlog Cost.--As part of the study, the Comptroller General
shall assess the current cost of maintaining the backlog (as defined in
section 203 of the Immigration Services and Infrastructure Improvements
Act of 2000 (8 U.S.C. 1572)).
(e) Interviews.--The Comptroller General may interview any front-
line personnel, without supervisors present, to determine priorities
and needs.
(f) Information Technology.--Aspects of this study related to
information technology should be coordinated with the Chief Information
Officer for the Department of Homeland Security and should build on the
findings of the task force established by section 3 of the Immigration
and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000
(Public Law 106-215).
(g) Submission.--The study should be completed not later than
January 1, 2005, and shall be submitted to the Secretary of Homeland
Security, the Secretary of State, and the appropriate congressional
committees (as defined in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)). It shall include recommendations for resource
allocation.
SEC. 503. STUDY ON BIOMETRICS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in
consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Standards
and Technology, shall conduct a study of all biometric identifiers that
might be collected for purposes of processing and adjudicating
applications and petitions for immigration benefits, and shall
determine which among these identifiers would be most appropriate for
the purposes described in subsection (b). The Secretary shall provide
the resources necessary properly to conduct the study.
(b) Uses.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall
consider the use of a biometric identifier--
(1) to register or catalogue a petition or application for
an immigration benefit upon submission to the appropriate
Federal agency;
(2) to check the petitioner or applicant against watch
lists;
(3) as part of the integrated entry and exit data system
required under section 110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform
and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1365a); and
(4) to conduct background checks with Federal intelligence
agencies.
(c) Factors.--The Secretary shall consider the following factors in
making the determination under subsection (a):
(1) Accuracy
(2) The technology available.
(3) Economic considerations.
(4) Storage.
(5) Efficiency.
(d) Submission.--The study should be completed within one year of
enactment, and shall be submitted to the Secretary of State and the
appropriate congressional committees (as defined in section 2 of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)).
SEC. 504. DIGITIZING IMMIGRATION FUNCTIONS.
(a) Digitized Fingerprints.--Not later than January 1, 2005, all
fingerprints taken for purposes of adjudicating an application or
petition for an immigration benefit shall be digitized.
(b) Registering Applications by Biometric.--Not later than January
1, 2005, all applications and petitions for an immigration benefit
shall be registered or catalogued by the receiving agency using a
biometric identifier. Initially, such biometric identifier shall be a
fingerprint. Subsequently, the Secretary of Homeland Security may
select one or more alternative biometric identifiers to be used for
such purposes, taking into account factors such as efficiency,
accuracy, the technology available, economic considerations, and
storage requirements.
SEC. 505. STUDY ON DIGITIZING IMMIGRATION BENEFIT APPLICATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall
conduct a comprehensive study on digitizing all applications and
petitions for an immigration benefit, including digital storage,
cataloguing, and the ability to apply for all types of immigration
benefits through digital means. The study should consider costs for
both the Federal Government and the applicant or petitioner, as well as
the feasibility for all types of persons to apply by digital means.
(b) Submission.--The study should be completed not later than
January 1, 2005, and shall be submitted to the Secretary of Homeland
Security, the Secretary of State, and the appropriate congressional
committees (as defined in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (6 U.S.C. 101)).
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Infrastructure and Border Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.