Henry Bonilla: “I am very pleased to see we have fixed the Section 110 problem by removing the cumbersome requirements made under the…”

“I am very pleased to see we have fixed the Section 110 problem by removing the cumbersome requirements made under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. This is a very important issue to me, my constituents and all Americans living on our nation's borders. I have always made it a priority to see that no unnecessary burdens are placed on border residents. The implementation of Section 110, as proposed in 1996 would have crippled and severely restricted cross border trade, tourism and the environment. It should be highlighted that H.R. 4489 does not create any new documentary requirements. We have amended section 110 to create an integrated entry and exit database system. We have allowed our advanced technology to direct our policy. The new system, once implemented, will match an alien's arrival data with their departure data. It will also produce a report of an alien's country of nationality and identify any non-immigrant who may have overstayed their visas. The bill also creates a task force to study and recommend methods to continuously improve and update the INS' database system as technology advances. This will ensure we are always current with the most efficient and effective ways to safe and lawful border crossing. The people living on our borders will benefit from this legislation, as it will facilitate expedient, safe and lawful cross border trade and tourism.”