BE SAFE Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 4, 2019)
Border Enforcement, Security, And Funding Enhancement Act or the BE SAFE Act
This bill requires each alien granted lawful permanent residence to pay a $2,500 fee before receiving a Permanent Resident Card (commonly referred to as the "Green Card"), in addition to any other required fees. The collected funds shall go into the newly established Border Security Enhancement Fund, and may be used to enforce immigration laws and improve immigration-related processes, including (1) constructing border barriers, (2) carrying out enforcement and removal operations, (3) improving infrastructure at border crossings, and (4) verifying the status of student visa holders.
What just happenedMar 4, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 4, 2019
- Mar 4, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 4, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate