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A bill to prohibit transportation of any alien using certain methods of identification.

6/19/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4387

Bill 118 s 4387, also known as the "Prohibition of Alien Transportation Act," aims to prevent the transportation of any alien using specific methods of identification. The bill was introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing concerns related to the transportation of undocumented immigrants.

If passed, this legislation would make it illegal to transport any alien who is not lawfully present in the United States using certain forms of identification. This includes identification documents that are not issued by a government agency or that have been altered or falsified in any way.

The bill seeks to crack down on individuals and organizations that may be aiding in the transportation of undocumented immigrants by making it a federal offense to use fraudulent identification in the process. This is seen as a way to deter illegal immigration and hold accountable those who are facilitating it. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to strengthen immigration enforcement and protect national security. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential civil liberties violations and the impact on immigrant communities. As of now, the bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by Congress. It will be important to monitor the progress of this legislation and consider the potential implications it may have on immigration policy in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 4387

Bill S 4387 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2024. Bill S 4387 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 22, 2024.  Bill S 4387's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 22, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4387

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4387

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4387

A bill to prohibit transportation of any alien using certain methods of identification.
A bill to prohibit transportation of any alien using certain methods of identification.

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