The bill would merge the NEXUS and FAST registered traveler programs, and provide for common eligibility, databases, enrollment options, and background checks; and would make NEXUS/FAST registration acceptable under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
To improve the "NEXUS" and "FAST" registered traveler programs.
To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to award competitive grants to units of local government for innovative programs that address expenses incurred in responding to the needs of undocumented immigrants.
To establish the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Commission.
To provide support for small business concerns, and for other purposes.
A bill to establish the Return of Talent Program to allow aliens who are legally present in the United States to return temporarily to the country of citizenship of the alien if that country is engaged in post-conflict or natural disaster reconstruction, and for other purposes.
A bill to promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes.
To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require any individual who desires to register or re-register to vote in an election for Federal office to provide the appropriate State election official with proof that the individual is a citizen of the United States to prevent fraud in Federal elections, and for other purposes.
To provide for permanent resident status for any alien orphan physically present in the United States who is less than 12 years of age and to provide for deferred enforced departure status for any alien physically present in the United States who is the natural and legal parent of a child born in the United States who is less than 18 years of age.
To ensure the coordination and integration of Indian tribes in the National Homeland Security strategy and to establish an Office of Tribal Government Homeland Security within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
To promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes.