Nick Travassos
October 11, 2005
POL 407
Bill Justification
I have proposed a bill entitled “Border Security Act”. It is my personal
opinion that not enough is being done to fix the border problem that exists today.
I am hoping to gain support to further secure our borders, make the border region
a safer place for Americans to live on, and to help stop the flow of thousands of
undocumented immigrants from entering the country. It is my firm belief that our
national security depends on our borders being secure. If we don’t do something
to fix the current border problem then it will be nobody’s fault but our own when
terrorists attack us again. I would also like to emphasize one major point, that I
am not opposed to immigration, but to illegal immigration. On a personal level, it
is my goal in introducing this bill to my fellow classmates to help stimulate
“awareness” to the current border problem in America. I think this bill will be a
success. Border security is not just a Republican issue; it is a concern that is
shared by both parties. I think that this bill will make it of committee and will
ultimately pass on the Senate floor.
Dear Colleagues,
I have proposed a bill entitled “Border Security Act”. It is my sincere hope
that the Senate and various sub-committees will seriously consider this bill. As
we all know, border security is a top issue that is constantly being debated not
only in the Senate and House, but across America. The “Border Security Act” is
a bill designed to further ensure the safety of America and its citizens by
imposing staunch regulations on border control. The “Border Security Act” is a
proposal to reduce the flow of illegal immigrants and narcotics from entering the
United States. State cooperation along with federal funding is necessary for our
borders to be totally secure. Without secure borders, not only immigrants but
also terrorists are able to enter the U.S. It is a matter of national security that this
bill passed! Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Senator Nick Travassos, R-Pennsylvania
PRESS RELEASE
I have introduced to the Senate a bill entitled “Border Security Act”. This
bill proposes that a more staunch approach to border control, security, safety,
etc., is needed in order to ensure national security. This bill will help stop the
flow of illegal aliens, narcotics, and terrorists from coming into the United States
through our borders. Border security is a top issue in America and this bill will
help resolve the issue!
Senator Nick Travassos
R-Penn.
109th Congress
1st Session
S.____
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 11, 2005
Introduced by Nick Travassos, R-Penn.
A BILL
To ensure the security of America citizens by creating staunch border control regulations.
Be it enacted by the Senate of the United States of America in the Congressional
Simulation assembled,
SECTION ONE: SHORT TITLE
This Act may be cited as the “Border Security Act.”
SECTION TWO: PURPOSE
The purpose of this bill is to further enable states, along with assistance from the federal
government, to ensure that America’s borders are safe, secure, and controlled.
SECTION THREE: FINDINGS
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Thousands of illegal and undocumented aliens are entering the United States
through our borders with Mexico and Canada.
(2) Illegally imported goods (i.e. narcotics, food, etc) are entering the United
States in large amounts due to the lack of border control.
(3) Suspected terrorists have entered the United States via our unsecured borders.
(4) Illegal immigrants are losing their lives when trying to cross desolate border
areas.
SECTION FOUR: GOALS
The goals of this Act are as follows:
(1) To provide better border security.
(2) To ensure the safety of American citizens living on the border.
(3) To reduce illegal flow of immigrants and goods to the United States.
(4) To reduce the risk of terrorists entering the country.
SECTION FIVE: AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
The 2005 Homeland Security Appropriations Act is amended by striking the $28.9 billion
authorized in October 2004 to increase the funding to $40 billion in net discretionary
spending for the Department of Homeland Security.
SECTION SIX: EFFECTIVE DATE
This Act, and the amendments made by the Act, shall take effect on November 1, 2005.