II Calendar No. 486 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2348 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 13, 2007 Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Graham, Mr. Martinez, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Sununu, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Kyl, Mr. Domenici, and Mr. Burr) introduced the following bill; which was read the first time November 14, 2007 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To ensure control over the United States border and to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Emergency Border Security Funding Act of 2007.

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Appropriations for border security

(a)

Requirements

Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall ensure that the following are carried out: (1)

Operational control of the international border with mexico

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish and demonstrate operational control of 100 percent of the international land border between the United States and Mexico, including the ability to monitor such border through available methods and technology. (2)

Staff enhancements for border patrol

The United States Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol shall hire, train, and report for duty 23,000 full-time agents. (3)

Strong border barriers

The United States Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol shall— (A)install along the international land border between the United States and Mexico at least— (i)300 miles of vehicle barriers; (ii)700 linear miles of fencing as required by the Secure Fence Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–367), as amended by this Act; and (iii)105 ground-based radar and camera towers; and (B)deploy for use along the international land border between the United States and Mexico 4 unmanned aerial vehicles, and the supporting systems for such vehicles. (4)

Catch and return

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall detain all removable aliens apprehended crossing the international land border between the United States and Mexico in violation of Federal or State law, except as specifically mandated by Federal or State law or humanitarian circumstances, and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall have the resources to maintain this practice, including the resources necessary to detain up to 45,000 aliens per day on an annual basis. (b)

Presidential progress report

(1)

In general

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter until the requirements under subsection (a) are met, the President shall submit a report to Congress detailing the progress made in funding, meeting, or otherwise satisfying each of the requirements described under paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a), including detailing any contractual agreements reached to carry out such measures. (2)

Progress not sufficient

If the President determines that sufficient progress is not being made, the President shall include in the report required under paragraph (1) specific funding recommendations, authorization needed, or other actions that are or should be undertaken by the Secretary of Homeland Security.

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Appropriations for border security

There is hereby appropriated $3,000,000,000 to satisfy the requirements set out in section 2 and, if any amount remains after satisfying such requirements, to achieve and maintain operational control over the international land and maritime borders of the United States, for employment eligibility verification improvements for increased removal and detention of visa overstays, criminal aliens, aliens who have illegally reentered the United States, and for reimbursement of State and local section 287(g) expenses. These amounts are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 204 of S. Con. Res. 21 (110th Congress).

November 14, 2007 Read the second time and placed on the calendar