Amnesty Bill
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act
The Immigration Amnesty Bill – otherwise known as the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, is a bill introduced into the U.S. Senate. The bill is meant to deal with overall immigration reform stemming from the flow of illegal immigrants from Mexico.
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Fast facts on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act:
It is a United States Senate bill dealing with immigration reform.
The bill proposes increased security along the U.S. border with Mexico, including the building of a border fence.
If passed, it would allow long-time illegal immigrants in the United States to gain legal citizenship via amnesty.
The bill would also increase the penalties for employers and smugglers of illegal immigrants.