H.R. 588 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for employing illegal aliens.
Detailed Summary
10k Run for the Border Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase employer civil fines for: (1) hiring, or recruiting or referring for a fee, an alien that the employer knows is not authorized for employment; and (2) continuing to employ such alien.
Sets forth a federal-state (and local) allocation of such additional penalty funds.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2009: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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