US SB577 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on March 12 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-03-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3075-3076)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 12 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-03-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3075-3076)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to subject a person to fine, imprisonment, or both, who: (1) willfully and knowingly executes a scheme in connection with any federal immigration law-related matter to defraud a person, or to obtain money or anything else of value from a person by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises; or (2) willfully, knowingly, and falsely represents that such person is an attorney or an accredited representative in any federal immigration law-related matter. Directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) use the Executive Office of Immigration Review to investigate such immigration fraud crimes; and (2) educate immigrant communities about who may provide legal services and representation in immigration proceedings. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that: (1) aliens in removal proceedings be provided with a description of who may represent them, including notice that immigration consultants, visa consultants, and other unauthorized individuals may not provide such representation; and (2) the Attorney General provide for lists of persons who are prohibited from providing representation in immigration proceedings.
Title
Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2009
Sponsors
| Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] | Sen. Edward Kennedy [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3075-3076) | |
| 2009-03-12 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3075) |
Same As/Similar To
HB1992 (Same As) 2009-05-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Subjects
Administrative remedies
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Immigration status and procedures
Lawyers and legal services
Visas and passports
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/577/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s577/BILLS-111s577is.pdf |
