H.Amdt. 290House108th Congress (2003-2005)

An amendment to restrict the use of funds from being used to engage in negotiations respecting a trade agreement with another country which creates or expands a nonimmigrant visa category authorizing the temporary entry of professionals into the United States.

What it does: Adds TITLE VIII--ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS at the end of the bill
Sponsored by Steve KingRep. Steve King (R-IA)
Submitted July 22, 2003

What it changes

1 change to H.R. 2799

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  1. Adds TITLE VIII--ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS at the end of the bill

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    Inserted: TITLE VIII--ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS

    Inserted: Sec. 801. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to engage in negotiations respecting a trade agreement with another country which creates or expands a nonimmigrant visa category authorizing the temporary entry of professionals into the United States.

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    At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following:

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As printed

At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following:

TITLE VIII--ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 801. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to engage in negotiations respecting a trade agreement with another country which creates or expands a nonimmigrant visa category authorizing the temporary entry of professionals into the United States.

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July 22, 2003

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House amendment offered

July 22, 2003

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House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. King (IA).(consideration: CR H7288-7289; text: CR H7288)

July 22, 2003 • 5:40 PM

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Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. King (IA). (consideration: CR H7288-7289; text: CR H7288)

July 22, 2003 • 5:40 PM

Floor

By unanimous consent, the King (IA) amendment was withdrawn.

July 22, 2003 • 5:49 PM