H.R. 3693

Secure the Outside Perimeter (STOP) Act of 2005

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109th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3693

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 7, 2005

Mr. Price of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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 require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prevent all unlawful entries into the United States by January 1, 2007, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Secure the Outside Perimeter (STOP) Act of 2005.

2.

Elimination of all unlawful entries into the United States

(a)

In general

Not later than January 1, 2007, the Secretary of Homeland Security, using such means as the Secretary deems necessary, shall prevent all illegal border crossings into the United States.

(b)

Waiver

The provisions of all laws of the United States, including the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, are waived to the extent that the Secretary of Homeland Security determines necessary to carry out subsection (a).

(c)

Report

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report to the Congress on the steps the Secretary is taking to carry out subsection (a), and the progress being made towards full implementation of such subsection.