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SAVE Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1652

The SAVE Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1652, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance the security and integrity of the United States visa system.

The SAVE Act of 2023 proposes several key measures to achieve this goal. One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a new electronic verification system for employers to check the immigration status of potential employees. This system aims to prevent unauthorized individuals from obtaining employment in the United States.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase penalties for employers who knowingly hire unauthorized immigrants. This is intended to deter businesses from hiring individuals who are not legally allowed to work in the country. Furthermore, the SAVE Act of 2023 seeks to improve coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to better enforce immigration laws. This includes providing additional resources and training to these agencies to help them identify and apprehend individuals who are in the country illegally. Overall, the SAVE Act of 2023 is focused on strengthening the visa system and cracking down on illegal immigration in the United States. Supporters of the bill argue that these measures are necessary to protect national security and ensure that immigration laws are being enforced effectively. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential impact of these measures on immigrant communities and the economy.

Current Status of Bill S 1652

Bill S 1652 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 17, 2023. Bill S 1652 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 17, 2023.  Bill S 1652's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1707) as of May 17, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1652

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1652

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1652

SAVE Act of 2023
SAVE Act of 2023
Safeguarding American Value-added Exports Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to preserve foreign markets for goods using common names, and for other purposes.

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