The Secure Fence Act of 2006
Major Provisions of H.R. 6061
The following is a summary of theH.R. 6061, the Secure Fence Act, as passed by the House, amended, on September14, 2006. The Secure Fence Act of2006 directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, within 18 months of enactmentof the Act, to take appropriate actions to achieve operational control over U.S. international land and maritime borders, including: · Systematic border surveillance through more effective use of personnel and technology, such as unmanned aerial vehicles, ground-based sensors, satellites, radar coverage, and cameras. · Physical infrastructure enhancements to prevent unlawful border entry and facilitate border access by U.S. Customs and Border…
