SAVE Act

3/13/2024, 6:58 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The SAVE Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2768, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance border security and immigration enforcement in order to protect the safety and security of the American people.

The SAVE Act proposes several key measures to achieve this goal. One of the main provisions of the bill is to increase funding for border security, including the construction of physical barriers along the US-Mexico border. This is intended to prevent illegal immigration and the entry of drugs and other contraband into the country.

Additionally, the SAVE Act aims to strengthen enforcement of immigration laws by increasing the number of immigration enforcement officers and providing them with the necessary resources to carry out their duties effectively. The bill also includes provisions to crack down on employers who hire undocumented immigrants, in order to discourage illegal immigration and protect American jobs. Overall, the SAVE Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the challenges posed by illegal immigration and enhance the security of the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will ultimately be decided by lawmakers in the coming months.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2768

Introduced on
2023-09-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/12/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The SAVE Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2768, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance border security and immigration enforcement in order to protect the safety and security of the American people.

The SAVE Act proposes several key measures to achieve this goal. One of the main provisions of the bill is to increase funding for border security, including the construction of physical barriers along the US-Mexico border. This is intended to prevent illegal immigration and the entry of drugs and other contraband into the country.

Additionally, the SAVE Act aims to strengthen enforcement of immigration laws by increasing the number of immigration enforcement officers and providing them with the necessary resources to carry out their duties effectively. The bill also includes provisions to crack down on employers who hire undocumented immigrants, in order to discourage illegal immigration and protect American jobs. Overall, the SAVE Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the challenges posed by illegal immigration and enhance the security of the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will ultimately be decided by lawmakers in the coming months.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to protect hospital personnel from violence, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

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Latest Action9/12/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.