Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2007

Bill Number: 
S.330
Bill Status: 
Bill introduced in Committee
Bill Location: 
Senate
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S 330 IS

110th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 330

To authorize secure borders and comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 18, 2007

Mr. ISAKSON introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To authorize secure borders and comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SEC. 117. COOPERATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO.

    (a) Cooperation Regarding Border Security- The Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Secretary and representatives of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies that are involved in border security and immigration enforcement efforts, shall work with the appropriate officials from the Government of Mexico to improve coordination between the United States and Mexico regarding--

      (1) improved border security along the international border between the United States and Mexico;

      (2) the reduction of human trafficking and smuggling between the United States and Mexico;

      (3) the reduction of drug trafficking and smuggling between the United States and Mexico;

      (4) the reduction of gang membership in the United States and Mexico;

      (5) the reduction of violence against women in the United States and Mexico; and

      (6) the reduction of other violence and criminal activity.

    (b) Cooperation Regarding Education on Immigration Laws- The Secretary of State, in cooperation with other appropriate Federal officials, shall work with the appropriate officials from the Government of Mexico to carry out activities to educate citizens and nationals of Mexico regarding eligibility for status as a nonimmigrant under Federal law to ensure that the citizens and nationals are not exploited while working in the United States.

    (c) Cooperation Regarding Circular Migration- The Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Secretary of Labor and other appropriate Federal officials, shall work with the appropriate officials from the Government of Mexico to improve coordination between the United States and Mexico to encourage circular migration, including assisting in the development of economic opportunities and providing job training for citizens and nationals in Mexico.

    (d) Consultation Requirement- Federal, State, and local representatives in the United States shall consult with their counterparts in Mexico concerning the construction of additional fencing and related border security structures along the international border between the United States and Mexico, as authorized by this title, before the commencement of any such construction in order to--

      (1) solicit the views of affected communities;

      (2) lessen tensions; and

      (3) foster greater understanding and stronger cooperation on this and other important security issues of mutual concern.

    (e) Annual Report- Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report on the actions taken by the United States and Mexico under this section.