To demonstrate respect for legal immigration by prohibiting the implementation of a new alien guest worker program until the Secretary of Homeland Security certifies to the President and the Congress that the borders of the United States are reasonably sealed and secured.

SA 3215. Mr. ISAKSON proposed an amendment to amendment SA 3192
submitted by Mr. Specter (for himself, Mr. Leahy, and Mr. Hagel) to the
bill S. 2454, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide
for comprehensive reform and for other purposes; as follows:

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. __. BORDER SECURITY CERTIFICATION.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning on
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary may not
implement a new conditional nonimmigrant work authorization
program that grants legal status to any individual who
illegally enters or entered the United States, or any similar
or subsequent employment program that grants legal status to
any individual who illegally enters or entered the United
States until the Secretary provides written certification to
the President and the Congress that the borders of the United
States are reasonably sealed and secured.
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