S. 1856

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make technical corrections to the new border tunnels and passages offense.

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110th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 1856

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 24, 2007

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

AN ACT

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make technical corrections to the new border tunnels and passages offense.

1.

Offense

(a)

In general

Chapter 27 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by redesignating section 554 added by section 551(a) of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 109–295; 120 Stat. 1389) (relating to border tunnels and passages) as section 555.

(b)

Table of sections

The table of sections for chapter 27 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 554, Border tunnels and passages, and inserting the following:

555. Border tunnels and passages.

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2.

Criminal forfeiture

Section 982(a)(6)of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking 554 and inserting 555.

3.

Directive to the United States sentencing commission

Section 551(d) of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 109–295; 120 Stat. 1390) is amended in paragraphs (1) and (2)(A) by striking 554 and inserting 555.

Passed the Senate July 23, 2007.

NANCY ERICKSON,

Secretary.