Senate Bill 3540
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Central America Reform and Enforcement Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 2, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3540
Congress
115
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Central America Reform and Enforcement Act
This bill requires the Deaprtment of State to submit to Congress the United States Strategy for Engagement in Central America, a seven-year strategy to advance reforms in Central American countries that address the factors driving migration to the United States. The bill sets forth elements of such strategy, including strengthening the rule of law, combatting corruption, and confronting and countering violence and crime perpetrated by armed criminal gangs.
October 2, 2018
10/02/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6439-6450)
10/02/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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