Published Date:  

2004-09-24 04:00

Public Description:  

H.R. 10, the 9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act, would set federal standards for the issuance of driver's licenses and birth certificates. H.R. 10 would prohibit issuance of driver's licenses to illegal aliens and require that driver's licenses of temporary visa holders expire when their visa expires. As well, H.R. 10 contains provisions to prohibit the use of consular-issued ID cards. H.R. 10 would reduce asylum fraud by reaffirming that the burden of proof is on the asylum claimant, and that the adjudicator may require corroborating evidence in certain cases. H.R. 10 would increase the number of Border Patrol agents by 2,000 a year for 5 years and would increase the number of ICE inspectors by 1,600 a year for 5 years. As well H.R. 10 contained provisions aimed at better screening of airline passengers before they enter the U.S. Finally, H.R. 10 would increase interior enforcement by expanding current expedited removal provisions. It would require DHS to utilize expedited removal in the case of all aliens who have entered the U.S. illegally and have not been present here for five years. As well H.R. 10 would enhance entry-exit screening measures for people entering and exiting the U.S.

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Sponsored by:  Rep. Dennis “Denny” Hastert [R-IL14, 1987-2007] in the 108th congress

Bill Number:  

H.R. 10